AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Central Texas Food Bank will host a special food distribution and resource fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 16 for employees who have been furloughed during the partial government shutdown.

The distribution will include special assistance and information on additional resources, as many who attend will be utitlizing such services for the first time. The bank is also welcoming any volunteers and donors who wish to help either with the event or to help alleviate the event’s impact on the bank’s regular resources.

The Central Texas Food Bank is located at 6500 Metropolis Drive.