Nonprofits across Colorado are bracing for what's to come as food insecurity reaches one of its highest levels this century.

Starting Saturday, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for millions are in jeopardy as the impacts of the weeks-long federal government shutdown expand.

Democratic-led states filed suit in federal court, arguing the Trump administration’s halt to SNAP aid during the shutdown harms millions of low-income Americans.

Starting this weekend, more than 600,000 Coloradans who depend on SNAP benefits may be forced to turn to food banks to stay full. If they don't have the money to shop at grocery stores, there could be a much bigger impact for everyone in Colorado.

Colorado counters the federal shutdown's impact on food security by providing state funds to support SNAP beneficiaries, despite lack of federal reimbursement.

Hickenlooper added that during the shutdown, he will donate his pay to Food Bank of the Rockies. Those needing to find the nearest food bank or pantry can do so here. According to Colorado officials, 614,911 people rely on SNAP benefits. Of those, they said 50 percent are kids, 15 percent are disabled, and 10 percent are elderly.