Episode 95: Basic Needs and Needs Insecurity

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: • 211 o Dial 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) o Food Security in the U.S. https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/ o Household Food Security in the United States in 2022. https://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=104655 o Survey 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) o Definitions of Housing Insecurity. https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/affordablehousing o Housing 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/