Join us for our latest podcast episode, “Basic Needs and Needs Insecurity,” where we dive into the essentials of financial decisions using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs! From food and shelter to safety and belonging, we discuss how these foundational aspects impact your financial decisions and overall well-being.Show Notes:•211oDial 211 or visit https://www.211.org/ to get connected with local community resources related to caregiving, mental health, and basic needs.•United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)oFood Security in the U.S. https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/ oHousehold Food Security in the United States in 2022. https://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=104655 oSurvey Questions Used by USDA To Assess Household Food Security. https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/measurement/#survey •Illinois Department of Human Services. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30357 •U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)oDefinitions of Housing Insecurity. https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/affordablehousing oHousing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet (Section 8). https://www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8 •Illinois Housing Development Authority. Programs and Resources. https://www.ihda.org/