South Tampa Chamber Government Shutdown Resources
The South Tampa Chamber, in collaboration with our community partners, continues to monitor the current government shutdown and its potential impact on local service members and federal employees.
Below are resources available in our community for those in need.
Chamber members with dedicated programs or the ability to provide additional assistance are encouraged to share their information here.
How to Survive A Government Shutdown: A Small Business Guide
The U.S. Chamber is providing details about the potential impacts of a government shutdown and the implications for the business community and the economy.
https://www.uschamber.com/small-business/how-to-survive-a-government-shutdown-a-small-business-guide
Operation Embrace 2025: Supporting Those Affected by the Government Shutdown
The Tampa Bay Defense Alliance, in partnership with the South Tampa Chamber and numerous community partners, has launched Operation Embrace 2025 — a coordinated effort to support military personnel and federal employees impacted by the government shutdown. Across the Tampa Bay region, non-profit organizations, financial institutions, utility providers, and others have stepped up to offer essential programs that provide comfort and stability for military families and government workers, no matter how long the need continues. Visit the Operation Embrace website for the latest updates and available resources.
https://tampabaydefensealliance.net/our-initiatives/operation-embrace/
United Way Suncoast Shutdown Resources
As our elected officials continue to seek a resolution to the current government shutdown, a group of representatives from local nonprofits, municipalities and utilities continue to meet about how best to provide assistance to federal employees that could be impacted. The collaboration, which includes Feeding Tampa Bay, United Way Suncoast, Tampa International Airport, and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, has solidified relief plans. Food relief is available (check links below) through Feeding Tampa Bay. Anyone in the community who is impacted by the shutdown can connect to emotional support and community resources by calling 211. Please bring your ID for services. As the shutdown persists, we’re here to support you — check back often for new resources and assistance.
https://unitedwaysuncoast.org/government-shutdown-resources/
Feeding Tampa Bay Shutdown Resources
We know this time is uncertain and we are here to help. By partnering with local agencies directly, we’ve expanded our capacity to ensure anyone affected by the shutdown has access to essential resources, fresh food, and community connections that matter most in challenging times. We are continuing to monitor the situation and plan accordingly for as long as our services are needed. Resources are available for individuals in need, furloughed government employees and those with delayed SNAP benefits.
https://feedingtampabay.org/governmentshutdown/
Metropolitan Ministries Expanded Services to Help Struggling Families
Metropolitan Ministries is experiencing unprecedented demand for assistance as Tampa Bay families face rising living costs, economic instability, and now the impacts of the government shutdown. The organization has expanded its services to meet this growing need - doubling food distribution for government workers, increasing hot meal sites to 52 locations, expanding rent and utility assistance, and adding more family shelter units.
With the holidays approaching, Metropolitan Ministries is preparing to help more than 30,000 families through its expanded holiday tent and pop-up sites. The Counseling and Resiliency Center is also offering free counseling sessions to federal workers in need of support.
https://www.metromin.org/get-help/
Blue Star Families Shutdown Resources
A government shutdown can create real and immediate challenges for military families, from missed paychecks to uncertainty about benefits and services. At Blue Star Families, we are committed to helping you navigate this difficult time.
Here, you will find curated resources to support your financial stability, career planning, mental health, and overall well-being. Use these tools to get the guidance you need and connect with a community that understands the unique demands of military life.
https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/page/shutdown-resources
Below are resources available in our community for those in need.
Chamber members with dedicated programs or the ability to provide additional assistance are encouraged to share their information here.
How to Survive A Government Shutdown: A Small Business Guide
The U.S. Chamber is providing details about the potential impacts of a government shutdown and the implications for the business community and the economy.
https://www.uschamber.com/small-business/how-to-survive-a-government-shutdown-a-small-business-guide
Operation Embrace 2025: Supporting Those Affected by the Government Shutdown
The Tampa Bay Defense Alliance, in partnership with the South Tampa Chamber and numerous community partners, has launched Operation Embrace 2025 — a coordinated effort to support military personnel and federal employees impacted by the government shutdown. Across the Tampa Bay region, non-profit organizations, financial institutions, utility providers, and others have stepped up to offer essential programs that provide comfort and stability for military families and government workers, no matter how long the need continues. Visit the Operation Embrace website for the latest updates and available resources.
https://tampabaydefensealliance.net/our-initiatives/operation-embrace/
United Way Suncoast Shutdown Resources
As our elected officials continue to seek a resolution to the current government shutdown, a group of representatives from local nonprofits, municipalities and utilities continue to meet about how best to provide assistance to federal employees that could be impacted. The collaboration, which includes Feeding Tampa Bay, United Way Suncoast, Tampa International Airport, and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, has solidified relief plans. Food relief is available (check links below) through Feeding Tampa Bay. Anyone in the community who is impacted by the shutdown can connect to emotional support and community resources by calling 211. Please bring your ID for services. As the shutdown persists, we’re here to support you — check back often for new resources and assistance.
https://unitedwaysuncoast.org/government-shutdown-resources/
Feeding Tampa Bay Shutdown Resources
We know this time is uncertain and we are here to help. By partnering with local agencies directly, we’ve expanded our capacity to ensure anyone affected by the shutdown has access to essential resources, fresh food, and community connections that matter most in challenging times. We are continuing to monitor the situation and plan accordingly for as long as our services are needed. Resources are available for individuals in need, furloughed government employees and those with delayed SNAP benefits.
https://feedingtampabay.org/governmentshutdown/
Metropolitan Ministries Expanded Services to Help Struggling Families
Metropolitan Ministries is experiencing unprecedented demand for assistance as Tampa Bay families face rising living costs, economic instability, and now the impacts of the government shutdown. The organization has expanded its services to meet this growing need - doubling food distribution for government workers, increasing hot meal sites to 52 locations, expanding rent and utility assistance, and adding more family shelter units.
With the holidays approaching, Metropolitan Ministries is preparing to help more than 30,000 families through its expanded holiday tent and pop-up sites. The Counseling and Resiliency Center is also offering free counseling sessions to federal workers in need of support.
https://www.metromin.org/get-help/
Blue Star Families Shutdown Resources
A government shutdown can create real and immediate challenges for military families, from missed paychecks to uncertainty about benefits and services. At Blue Star Families, we are committed to helping you navigate this difficult time.
Here, you will find curated resources to support your financial stability, career planning, mental health, and overall well-being. Use these tools to get the guidance you need and connect with a community that understands the unique demands of military life.
https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/page/shutdown-resources