COVID-19 relief: Missouri announces Food Stamps, Medicaid and child care subsidy benefits will continue

Missouri has cleared the way for families and individuals on Medicaid and families receiving child care subsidies to continue receiving that aid as the nation prepares for the COVID-19 pandemic.

School Districts, pantries step up food distribution; opportunities to help

Most area districts have had this week as Spring Break to prepare for food distribution to families during the closed-school days ahead.

Digital divide now in the spotlight; sign ups available to get, give help

The digital divide that separates many families from economic and educational opportunity is a mounting concern under social isolation.

Uncertainty for the homeless and jobless

The homeless and the jobless are cast into the pandemic’s lonely maelstrom without a safety net in many situations.

The decision to shut down schools and childcare help

All area school districts will be shut down at least until early April, fully aware of the difficulties that will fall on many families already stressed by the COVID-19 coronavirus and the undoing of everyone’s daily lives.