With rising medical bills for families whose children are battling various medical conditions, many families have little money left to spend on food. In 2019, 137 million Americans struggled with medical debt. and it’s getting worse in times of COVID. Reporter Katie Marino takes us to the Ronald McDonald House where families can find some relief.

Produced and edited by Flynn Snyder

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