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Local aid for furloughed government workers

Deals and benefits that are being offered to furloughed government workers in the Brazos Valley area.
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The US Capitol is seen in Washington, DC, December 17, 2018, as the Deadline for lawmakers to agree on a new spending deal to avert shutdown on Dec 22 approaches.

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — Below is a list of deals and benefits that are being offered to furloughed government workers in the Brazos Valley are:  

-Madden's Casual Gourmet and Paulo's Italian Kitchen are offering 40 percent off all food until the end of the government shutdown. 

-Contact your utilities company about assistance with your bill. 

-Contact your wireless provider to see if they are offering help with phone bills.

-Apply for unemployment benefits with the Texas Workforce Commission.

If you wish to aid those furloughed due to the government shut down, here is a list of local places to donate your time or money: 

-Brazos Valley Food Bank

-Brazos Church Pantry 

-Salvation Army Bryan/College Station

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