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- BI talked to seven parents who said they're making sacrifices so their children can eat.
- Some said they can't invest in their kids' college funds or extracurricular activities.
- Many ALICE families face tough financial decisions as costs rise and assistance remains insufficient.
Ryan Arbuckle, 36, makes too much money to be eligible for government aid to support his five children but can barely afford to put food on the table.