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Families receiving food stamps to get $375 summer benefit for children under 6

Missouri families who are receiving food stamps can expect an additional benefit of $375 for each child under age 6. The extra funds will be added automatically to each household’s existing Electronic Benefit Transfer card (EBT) for food stamps — or SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Missouri food stamp benefits to increase beginning in October

The increase — approved by the federal government earlier in August — is the largest single boost in the program’s history. Learn more and see how you can apply.