St. Louis-Post Dispatch: Today officially starts Operation Food Search’s ninth Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the USDA and ensures children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. READ MORE.
The Missouri Department of Social Services recently announced that SNAP benefits will not be distributed in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. With around 650,000 Missourians and 2 million Illinoisans relying on SNAP benefits each month, this decision will have a profound impact on individuals and families who need SNAP to buy groceries. Many of these households consist of children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.
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