FINANCIAL TIPS DURING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
If you are experiencing challenges related to the shutdown, please contact us for assistance with your Industrial Bank obligations. Also, check out the below tips and available resources
Tips:
- Be proactive and contact your creditors immediately; don’t wait, believing the shutdown will end soon.
- Send a written letter or email informing your creditors that you have been furloughed and request an extension of a payment or skip a payment.
- Contact your utility companies to request deferred payments
Resources:
Capital Area Food Bank’s Hunger Lifeline at (202) 644-9807.
Bread for the City – 202-265-2400
Martha’s Table - 202-328-6608 or 202-885-9613
So Others Might Eat (SOME) – 202-797-8806
Manna Food Center at (301) 424-1130
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington in Silver Spring food pantry - (301) 585-6556