in need

prepositional phrase3

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
   • The team came to the rescue of a whale in need.
3. •
   Needing (the specified necessities).

   • The house stands in need of urgent repairs.