What does "in need" mean?

Lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter; poor; indigent.

What is a synonym for "in need"?

Common synonyms include: beggared, beggarly, bereaved, bereft, deprived, destitute.

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1
Lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter; poor; indigent.
"I donated the clothes my son outgrew to help children in need."
2
In distress or otherwise difficult circumstances.
"a friend in need is a friend indeed"
3
Needing (the specified necessities).
"The house stands in need of urgent repairs."

"I donated the clothes my son outgrew to help children in need."