The Basic Needs Committee will focus on all basic needs related issues within Associated Students. They are tasked with staying aware of basic needs progress locally, in the district, statewide, and nationally. The committee is also responsible to assist local basic needs organizations, build coalitions with other basic needs stakeholders, organize relevant projects, relay important information affecting basic needs security on both the UCSB campus and the UC system as a whole to the student body, and serving as advocates for basic needs efforts. Finally, the committee is also responsible for reviewing input from other basic needs organizations, collaborating and assisting with these organizations whenever necessary, and giving suggestions for ALL legislation within UCSB Associated Students concerning basic needs.