Helpful Information During Government Shutdown 

As the federal government shutdown persists and SNAP benefits are due to run out, we know that families around the state and community partners are anxious and scrambling to ensure that Missouri children and families do not go hungry. Please check out and share the resources below with families you serve who are impacted by the shutdown. 

• Department of Social Services \(DSS\) site dedicated to the shutdown – this is where you can track updates from the state about SNAP and find answers to FAQs about the program. DSS also provides links to additional resources.
• Missouri Family Resources – this site allows families to search for resources by zip code, including food, child care, rent assistance and other social service providers in their community. 
• Feeding Missouri – here you can find food near you and you can find ways to volunteer or donate if you have resources to give. 

Thank you to Kids Win Missouri for putting these resources together.

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