Missouri Food Stamp Extension

In response to the nutritional needs of low-income Missourians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Services Family Support Division requested and has been approved for a waiver from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to extend Food Stamp/SNAP certification periods by six months for those re-certifications coming due in March, April and May. This action prevents Food Stamp benefits from ending during the COVID-19 pandemic. DSS is also currently waiving all work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents through the end the federal emergency COVID-19 declaration.

Governor Parson says “No Missourian will have their Food Stamp benefits end for the present time, and they do not need to take any actions to ensure their benefits will continue.”  

Any low-income individual or family who are now in need of Food Stamp or other benefits should reach out to the Family Support Division for help.  Missourians can apply for services 24/7 online by visiting MyDSS.mo.gov