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Full Resource Name:
State of Missouri: Department of Social Services Food Stamps/SNAP Benefits
Address
615 Howerton Court
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-4815
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
Services
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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
Geography Served
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