Missouri’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food using an EBT card. The card works like a debit card at grocery stores, farmers markets, and online (Amazon, Walmart, etc.).
The program is managed by the Family Support Division (FSD).
You may qualify if you:
Eligibility is based on gross monthly income before taxes:
Household Size – Max Monthly Income
✅ Seniors (60+) and people with disabilities may qualify at slightly higher income levels using net income rules.
You can apply in 3 easy ways:
Visit the official myDSS portal:
🔗 https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program
Call the Family Support Call Center:
📞 1-855-373-4636
Visit a local Family Support Division (FSD) office.
Find locations:
🔗 https://dss.mo.gov/offices.htm
MO HealthNet is Missouri’s Medicaid program, offering free or low-cost health coverage to eligible individuals and families. It covers:
MO HealthNet is run by the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS)
You may be eligible if you:
Gross Monthly Income Limits by Household Size (before taxes):
For adults under Medicaid Expansion (ages 19–64):
✅ Children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities may qualify at higher income levels.
Visit the official DSS portal:
🔗 https://mydss.mo.gov/healthcare
Call Missouri DSS at 1-855-373-9994
Visit your local Family Support Division (FSD) office.
🔗 Find an office here
Section 8, also called the Housing Choice Voucher Program, helps low-income individuals and families afford safe, clean housing in Missouri. It covers a portion of your rent—paid directly to the landlord—and you pay the rest based on your income.
You may qualify if you:
Actual limits vary by city and county. Here are sample annual income limits (50% AMI):
Household Size – Max Annual Income
✅ Limits may be higher in cities like St. Louis and Kansas City.
Some PHAs offer online applications. Start here:
🔗 https://www.hud.gov/states/missouri
→ Scroll to “Public Housing Agencies”
Contact your local housing authority to ask about open waiting lists.
Visit your city or county’s Public Housing Authority (PHA).
Bring:
Temporary Assistance is Missouri’s TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program. It provides monthly cash payments to help low-income families with children cover basic needs like rent, food, and utilities.
You may qualify if you:
This is the maximum monthly benefit based on family size:
✅ Actual benefits depend on your income, county, and household expenses.
✅ Must be pregnant or have a child under 18 to qualify.
Visit:
🔗 https://mydss.mo.gov/temporary-assistance
Call the Family Support Division at 1-855-373-4636
Visit your nearest FSD office
🔗 https://dss.mo.gov/offices.htm
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