PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday for the first time in the program's history, community organizations, politicians, and experts are speaking out about the risks.

Looking for fresh food and quickly emptying bins, neighbors in West Philadelphia who visit nonprofits like Mighty Writers are hoping the shelves will be restocked.

"Supply is not keeping up with demand at this time," said Corinne Green, the executive director. "On average, we would serve about 50 families a day, and we're seeing anywhere from 50-120 families a day.

SNAP benefits are set to dry up Saturday amid the government shutdown. The program has never been paused in its nearly more than 60-year existence.

"Forty-two million Americans who are going to lose food on their tables," said Geor

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