CHICAGO (WGN) - With the government shutdown still in effect, food assistance benefits - known as SNAP - will run out on Saturday.

On Tuesday, WGN-TV was in Pilsen where the food pantry Instituto Del Progreso Latino began during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of today, the pantry has grown to address other urgent needs in the community.

Those who rely on the pantry said it comes at a crucial time when support from the government feels missing.

"It's really hard even if you have an income entering the house," Yennya Segura said.

For Segura and her family of seven, the food panty is a blessing amid skyrocketing prices.

With every bag of groceries she takes home, she said each visit does more than fill their stomachs.

"It's going to help not just for me, sharing it with other people in my co

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