Governor Mike Kehoe has announced additional steps to accelerate food assistance in Missouri in light of the impending loss of November SNAP benefits for individuals across the state.
SNAP benefits are 100% federally funded and will be impeded due to the ongoing government shutdown.
There is no mechanism for state appropriations to be transferred to cover this funding, but the Missouri Department of Social Services is standing ready to issue SNAP benefits as soon as the federal government reopens.
Governor Kehoe has put a full $10.6 million fund transfer from the Senior Services Growth and Development Fund to Missouri Areas Agencies on Aging.
He has also ordered a $5 million distribution of Missouri food banks using Temporary Assistance for Needy Family funding.
If you need food assistance or are wanting to volunteer or donate, you can visit Feeding Missouri’s website.
Photo courtesy of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe.