. >> reporter: just a few months ago, dustin quinn worked at the front desk of a hotel in fargo, north dustin became one of the 36 million americans who lost their jobs. >> pretty hard. not knowing where my food would come from. how i'll pay for my immediate, my medicine. >> reporter: for him and many others -- >> there are multiple ways you go get prescription medications at a low and affordable price or even for free. >> consumer reports says first, ask your pharmacy about all discounts or hardship programs that might be offered by drug manufacturers or even the pharmacy itself. some pharmacies partner with community health centers that offer resources. >> a lot of them participate in a program called 340 b. it allows them to partner with community health centers that offer significantly reduced cost drugs to people in need. >> if you strike out at your pharmacy, enrolling in a drug company program could be an option. >> almost all pharmaceutical manufacturers have programs to help people without insurance qualify to get the medication they need at no charge. >> as for her, she was a