the covid pandemic for nearly two years now. while things have improved for many of us, covid-19 has claimed the lives of nearly 800,000 americans, stress and anxiety have taken a brutal emotional toll on millions more. many have lost their jobs and their homes, they're struggling to feed their families, which has exacerbated food insecurity in this country. researchers at nyu found nearly 15% of us holdholds and 18% with children reported food insecurity early in the covid-19 pandemic. nbc spoke with one of those families recently about what it's like to feed this family in this challenging new world. >> i can feed my family for so/12 bucks a night, that works. >> what happens if you get to the end of the month? >> let's not. >> reporter: the father of four lott his home and job during the pandemic and joined snap, a government assistance program to help feed his family. >> you want noodles in. >> reporter: it's forced toughs