Adrian Scabland

The Grand Canyon Conservancy is hosting meals for residents of Grand Canyon Village and Tucson throughout the holiday season.

Kim Acker, who works for the Interior Department, says she's been through several government shutdowns.

Acker had a medical emergency shortly after she was furloughed.

Now, she's unsure if federal employment is reliable.

Acker says while the free meals help, she still worries she could be furloughed again next year.

The budget resolution only lasts until the end of January.

For NPR News, I'm Adrian Scabland in Tucson, Arizona.