Access to food, shelter, transportation, health care and essential utilities are often taken for granted. But for many of our neighbors — even during normal times — these critical basic needs are nonexistent or nearly out of reach. As moratoriums on evictions and utility cut-offs come to an end, struggling families need you now. Your gift to the Basic Needs Fund is their lifeline. It will keep the lights on, help provide a safe shelter and, more than anything, give hope for a better way.