State of Missouri: Department of Social Services Food Stamps/SNAP Benefits

Address

615 Howerton Court
Jefferson City, MO 65102

(573) 751-4815

www.dss.mo.gov

AKA:

MO DSS

Description:

P-SNAP (Pandemic SNAP) - for those who get approved or are already approved for SNAP benefits, they will automatically receive the maximum amount for the household size (currently through December).

P-EBT - Families who receive P-SNAP who have children that are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches that reside in districts where school has closed for at least 5 consecutive days will continue to receive the P-SNAP benefits through May.


Each participating household 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. 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.Go online to download the application. Application can be faxed to 573-526-9400 or emailed to FSD.Documents@dss.mo.gov

- Or call to apply 855-373-4636 but expect long wait times

- Check website for dates https://mydss.mo.gov/covid-food-stamp-info

AKA
MO DSS

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

August 28, 2024

Address Listings

Mailing

PO Box 6500
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Physical (Primary)

615 Howerton Court
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone Numbers

Main

(573) 751-4815

Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline

(800) 392-3738

Fax

(573) 751-3203

MO HealthNet (Medicare/Medicaid)

(800) 392-2161

TTY

(800) 735-2966

Legal Status:

Governmental

Description

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.

Hours

Call for information

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.

Fees

Call for information or see website.

Intake Procedure

Go online to download the application. Application can be faxed to 573-526-9400 or emailed to FSD.Documents@dss.mo.gov Or call to apply 855-373-4636 but expect long wait times

Languages

English

Service Area

State of Missouri

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