PayPal says it will help workers impacted by the government shutdown.

The online payments company plans to offer cash advances of up to $500 for federal employees to help pay for food, gas and other everyday necessities.

The average federal employee earns about $500 per week, according to the AFGE, the largest federal employee union.

Banks and credit unions that cater to federal workers are already readying financial help for their customers as the government shutdown drags on.

PayPal’s CEO tells CNN that the company is “proud to stand with so many other great companies to offer assistance to our government workers who contribute so much to our public sector.”