'Double Up Food Bucks' helps families get more with SNAP EBT cards

Grocery stores and farmers markets throughout the Kansas City area are providing many families the opportunity to get twice the amount of fruits and vegetables for every dollar they spend.

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.

Emergency purchase card plan approved to help feed thousands of Missouri families

Missouri joined 30 other states whose plans have been approved to distribute food purchase cards to all families that qualified for free or reduced-price meals during the school year to help strengthen home nutrition while schools are out.. Now the onus is on the state and school communities to inform newly eligible families and provide them EBT cards.

Online grocery shopping with food stamps now available for Missourians

Missouri households receiving food stamps can now enjoy the same safety against the coronavirus by making purchases online. Amazon and Walmart websites are now prepared to accept Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.

Increasing power of food stamps could ease hunger among nation's children

How can America feed more children in need of better nutrition? A global non-profit says increasing food stamp benefits to families is essential. Bread for the World is urging the U.S. to increase the maximum food stamp benefits.