Related Clues:

• Food, clothing and shelter
• Urgent want
• Financial aid basis
• They can't be ignored
• It might be dire
• Food or water, e.g.
• '___ a lift?'
• Be unable to function without
• You'll want to meet them
• Absolutely require
• "A friend in ___ is . . ."
• Reason for some scholarships
• They must be met
• Grant consideration
• It may be urgent