Starting Thursday, March 19, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and sister ministry Samaritan’s Purse will offer lunch to federal employees affected by the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. There is no charge for these daily lunches, which will be served at two locations in Charlotte and Greensboro.
  
“We are grateful for the federal workers who dedicate themselves to serving in these roles that our country depends on,” said Franklin Graham, president and CEO of both BGEA and Samaritan’s Purse, a disaster relief organization. “We want to serve them and thank them as they go through a challenging time. We want them to know that we care—and most importantly, that God loves them and cares about them.”

Crisis-trained chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team will be onsite in Charlotte and Greensboro to offer encouragement and prayer.

During the previous government shutdown in November, BGEA and Samaritan’s Purse served approximately 2,800 free lunches to federal staff.

Please join us in praying for all those affected by the shutdown, that they would feel valued during this challenging time.

Lunch Locations

• The Billy Graham Library: Parking lot at 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217
• Samaritan’s Purse Airlift Response Center: 1 Samaritan Lane, Greensboro, NC 27409  

Additional Details

Who is eligible: Available to federal employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Must hold a valid government ID. 

When:

• Lunch hours: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Beginning Thursday, March 19
• Seven days a week during the duration of the shutdown