Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The United State Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services (USDA-FNS) issued new guidance on November 4, 2025 confirming that federal funding has been partially restored, allowing states to issue partial November SNAP benefits. DSS will continue to accept and process SNAP applications, reported changes, and mid-certifications received on or after November 1, 2025, as normal. DSS is working diligently with their EBT vendor to ensure that benefits are issued in a timely manner. FNS will be in communication with Missouri and all states as updated information becomes available. DSS remains in contact with USDA and community partners to ensure families are aware of available food banks, pantries, and local resources that can provide immediate assistance while the federal government works toward a long-term resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will I receive my SNAP benefits in November?
The USDA announced on November 4, 2025, that federal funding has been partially restored, allowing states to issue partial November SNAP benefits. Previously, due to a federal government shutdown, full benefits could not be paid. Court rulings on October 31 required the USDA to resume payments, leading to this new guidance, which alleviates some uncertainty for families, although they will not receive their full benefit amount.
Further information on the timeline of benefits being issued will be provided by DSS as it is made available.
- Can I still use left-over benefits from previous months in November?
At this time any benefits currently left on your EBT card from previous months can be used.
- Will my cash assistance/TANF EBT card stop working as well?
This will have no effect to TANF households at this time. These benefits will be normal with no lapse.
- Can I still apply for SNAP and other programs during the government shutdown?
Yes, you can apply for any services we provide. The Family Support Division will take your applications and process your applications as normal.
If you are approved for SNAP benefits in November, no benefit can be provided until the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) allows benefits to be released.
- If I am repaying some of my SNAP benefits back to FSD out of my monthly SNAP allotment, will they take that amount still?
Yes, the amount that is being recouped from your monthly SNAP allotment will still be taken out once the federal government releases funding for SNAP benefits.
- How is Missouri Medicaid, or MO HealthNet affected by the federal government shutdown?
The current federal government shutdown only affects the subsidies for health insurance purchased through the Market Place. MO HealthNet continues to be fully funded and benefits will not be closed or adjusted due the shutdown.
- How are MO HealthNet annual eligibility reviews changing?
Annual eligibility reviews continue to take place and need to be addressed by the recipient or their authorized representative as soon as they are received. Annual renewals are not changing as a result of the federal government shutdown.
Missouri Family Resources
Search and connect to resources, community programs, and childhood services for families with young children under 5
Missouri Resource Guide
If you struggle to meet your basic needs, and worry about paying for things, or keeping your family safe, there are resources that may be able to help.
211 United Way
Dial 2-1-1 anytime for help finding health and human-services resources such as food, housing, utilities, mental health, disaster relief, etc.
Health & Wellness Resources
TEL-LINK
TEL-LINK provides Missourians with confidential information and referrals on maternal and child health services and support.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
For free, confidential support, reach out to 988. Whether you call, text, or chat, we want you to reach out in whatever way is most comfortable for you. We are here to help.
Rx Outreach, America's Nonprofit Pharmacy
Rx Outreach commits to enhancing equitable health outcomes through patient advocacy, community partnerships, and medication access.
Statewide Food Resources
View a map of Missouri's Food Banks
Agencies on Aging
Missouri has 10 Area agencies on aging that cover every county in the State. Programs and services are designed by the Area Agencies on Aging to meet the needs of the individuals in their planning and service areas. Therefore, each agency looks a little different.
Feeding Missouri
Feeding Missouri is a coalition of the six Missouri Food Banks working to provide hunger relief to every county (and St. Louis City) in the state.
Visit Feeding Missouri's website to find your local food bank.
The Salvation Army
Offering a range of programs and support to strengthen families and individuals.
St Louis and Eastern Missouri Food Resources
Article: Where to find a food pantry in the St. Louis area
Operation Food Search
Operation Food Search connects people to food through a network of more than 330 community partners across 25 counties in Missouri and Illinois.
St. Louis Area Food Bank
Contact the St. Louis Area Food BankiIf you live in the St. Louis area, including counties: Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Warren, and Washington.
Start Here StL
A list of food programs and pantries in the St. Louis region.
Food Resource Guide
The Food Resource Guide is a project of the Hunger Task Force, a coalition of food pantries in St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties.
Food Help
Food banks and free meals in the St. Louis area.
Lincoln County Health Department
Find food pantries available throughout the week in Lincoln County Missouri.
Kansas City and Western Missouri Food Resources
Feed Northland Kids
Feed Northland Kids serves children and youth in Kansas City by providing the nourishment they need to grow, learn, and thrive.
Harvesters
Contact Harvesters Community Food Network if you live in the Kansas City area, including counties: Bates, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Platte, and Ray.
Harvesters is a regional food bank serving a 27 county area of northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas. Our mission is to mobilize the power of our community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger.
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
The Y is working to eliminate hunger in our community through mobile food distribution sites and other food programs throughout the metro.
Central and Northeast Missouri Food Resources
United Way of Central MO
If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, you’re not alone, and help is available. United Way of Central Missouri has compiled a comprehensive list of local food distributions and meal programs to support individuals and families in our community.
This page includes regularly updated schedules, contact information, and locations for pantries and meal services across Jefferson City.
View schedule and locations for November Mobile Markets.
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
Contact the The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri if you live in Central or Northeast Missouri, including counties: Adair, Audrain, Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Chariton, Clark, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Macon, Maries, Marion, Miller, Moniteau, Monroe, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Saline, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Sullivan.
Pantry For Adair County
Pantry for Adair County (PAC) provides food to those who are experiencing food insecurity. We serve residents of Adair County and are a partner agency of The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri.
Central Missouri Community Action Area Resources
This resource guide covers CMCA's 8 county service area: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage. It also covers the three additional counties we provide Head Start for: Benton, Hickory, and Morgan. It's a comprehensive guide that includes any and all resources available to help lower income individuals and families in need.
The Pantry JC
The Pantry JC's mission is to reduce food insecurity and empower mid-Missouri residents with confidence in food preparation. It is vital to our organization that all guests feel welcome; therefore, we have no identification, income, or geographic requirements.
Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri Food Resources
Catholic Social Ministries Food Pantry
The Catholic Social Ministries Food Pantry is a joint effort by both St. Mary Cathedral Parish and Old St. Vincent's Chapel of Ease in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Southeast MO Food Bank
Contact the Southeast MO Food Bank if you live in Southeast Missouri, including counties: Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, St. Genevieve, Stoddard, and Wayne.
Southeast Missouri Food Bank has 140-member agencies, including pantries, soup kitchens and shelters across the 16 counties we serve. People needing food assistance should visit the pantry or soup kitchen closest to their home in the county they live. When visiting a pantry, please bring your photo ID or a document that confirms proof of residence, such as a utility bill or bank statement.
DAEOC Food and Nutrition Resources
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC) assists those living in poverty across six Missouri Bootheel counties: Scott, New Madrid, Mississippi, Stoddard, Dunklin, and Pemiscot.
Springfield, Joplin, & Southwest Missouri Food Resources
Least of These
Least of These is here to provide food to those in need in Christian County. However, you must call 417.724.2500 to complete your application over the phone.
Ozarks Food Harvest
Contact Ozarks Food Harvest if you live in the Springfield area, including counties: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, Shannon, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster, Wright.
Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 hunger-relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank reaches nearly 70,000 individuals monthly and provides more than 21 million meals annually.
Crosslines Ministries
Crosslines Ministries of the Joplin Area provides emergency services that improve the overall health and welfare of individuals and families in the Joplin, Carl Junction, and Webb City areas.
The Independent Living Center
The Independent Living Center r (TILC) has an onsite Food Pantry. Our pantry's main provider of food supplies is Ozarks Food Harvest. Our pantry is open to the public from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday.
Walk ins are welcome.
Northwest Missouri Food Resources
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
Contact Second Harvest Community Food Bank if you live in Northwest Missouri, including counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, and Worth.
Each week, we connect with individuals who are battling with hunger and nutrition, and its impacts. At Second Harvest Community Food Bank, we believe every person deserves a healthy, balanced diet and no one should ever have to worry if they will be able to eat.