Food Stamps/SNAP Applications | State of Missouri: Department of Social Services Food Stamps/SNAP Benefits
Applications for Food Stamps/SNAP benefits. Each participating household approved for SNAP benefits receives an allotment of food benefits based on the USDA's Thrifty Food Plan. This allotment is adjusted annually according to the U. S. Department of Labor's analysis of the cost of food.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
08/28/2024
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Hours
Call for information
Website
Application process
Go online to download the application. Application can be faxed to 573-526-9400 or emailed to [email protected] Or call to apply 855-373-4636 but expect long wait times
Fee
Call for information or see website.
Required documents
Check website for dates https://mydss.mo.gov/covid-food-stamp-info
Eligibility
Participating households that have been approved for SNAP benefits. Missouri Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is the method by which households receive and use food stamp benefits. Households may use their Missouri EBT card in any grocery store or retail location anywhere in the United States that has been authorized by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service and displays the Quest� sign. The benefits may be used to purchase any food or food products prepared for human consumption except alcoholic beverages and tobacco, hot foods, or foods prepared for immediate consumption. Benefits may also be used to buy seeds and plants for use in gardens to produce food for the personal consumption of the household. Under certain conditions, members of the eligible households who are 60 years of age or older may use the benefits to pay for home delivered meals and other meals prepared for elderly persons.
Languages
English
Service area
State of Missouri
Agency info
STATE OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
To maintain or improve the quality of life for the people of the State of Missouri. The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) was constitutionally established in 1974. It is charged with administering programs to promote, safeguard and protect the general welfare of children, to maintain and strengthen family life and to aid people in need as they strive to achieve their highest level of independence. ALSO KNOWN AS DFS DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES