Trick Daddy is providing free meals at his Miami Gardens restaurant to unpaid federal employees throughout the federal government shutdown.
Trick Daddy turned his Miami Gardens restaurant into a brief lifeline for unpaid federal employees as the federal government shutdown dragged into its fifth week, teaming up with metropolis officers to supply free meals to these caught within the political crossfire.
With the shutdown hitting day 37, the longest in American historical past, the Hip-Hop artist and entrepreneur is opening the doorways of his restaurant, Sunday’s Eatery, to furloughed staff who present a sound government-issued ID.
The transfer got here as hundreds of employees throughout South Florida confronted mounting monetary strain, together with these at Miami Worldwide Airport, the place TSA staffing had turn out to be strained.
“Ranging from Thursday by way of Sunday,” Trick Daddy informed CBS Information. “If you happen to received a authorities ID, you come to Sundays and your meal is on us.”
The initiative was organized in partnership with Miami Gardens Councilman Reggie Leon, who joined Trick Daddy in addressing the rising wants of employees affected by the federal funding deadlock.
“I fly so much. There’s no manner I couldn’t assist TSA employees and anyone that labored for the federal government,” Trick Daddy added.
The rapper’s gesture is a part of a broader wave of community-driven efforts throughout South Florida, the place native companies and civic teams have stepped in to assist employees left in limbo.
From airport safety brokers to customs officers, many federal staff have been compelled to maintain working with out pay, not sure when their subsequent verify will come.
The shutdown, triggered by a funds standoff in Washington, has stalled negotiations and left important providers strained.
Whereas lawmakers proceed to debate, folks on the bottom are stepping up—Trick Daddy amongst them.
Sunday’s Eatery begins serving free meals to authorities employees on Thursday (November 6) and can proceed by way of the weekend, offering much-needed reduction throughout a time of uncertainty.
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