Food Stamps

The Missouri Department of Social Service as a part of the Family Support Division. The program is designed for people with low incomes or low income households to help them afford a balanced diet on a regular basis. There are some guidelines which must be met in order to be eligible for SNAP. Individuals are able to check their account, balances, transactions and other related information on the EBT website. This information can be viewed on the website for the Missouri Food Stamp Program. The site also has links for many other aid programs and to apply for food stamps.

The first step towards applying is to take the screening that helps to determine if you would be likely to qualify for aid or not. The application is available in various languages on the website. There is a directory of these offices provided in the links below. Individuals must fill out an application at a location or send it by mail or fax. You can download and print the application for food stamps and bring it in to one of the offices that is in your region. The application is going to ask for personal information and various other aspects, such as your income and your assets. You should also be prepared to answer questions about your household and people who are present within the household.

The screening tool should be used to get insight into whether or not you will meet the guidelines associated with SNAP benefits. There are requirements that need to be met in order to participate within the program. These factors can include elements such as medical care, child care, income, employment, household size, citizenship, SSI payments, and your general resources. People who are in emergency circumstances may be able to get access to food benefits within 7 days. You will be granted an interview to discuss your situation and validate the information that you have provided. If you are approved, you will be provided with an EBT card which can be used anywhere that SNAP benefits are accepted.

For more information about accessing SNAP benefits in Kansas City, Missouri you can use the following contact information. All food stamp applications are handled through local SNAP offices. If you are unsure of your local SNAP office you may locate it through the link listed in the Helpful Links and Numbers section below or by calling the DSS Agency number. To speed the application process you may print out the SNAP application from the link listed below. This link will lead you to a pdf document of the application. Print out, fill out and either mail in or bring the application with you to your appointment. If you do not have an appointment, you may print out the pdf application, fill it out completely and mail it in to the office. You will be contacted regarding an appointment at that time.

Helpful Links and Phone Numbers

EBTEdge – http://www.ebtedge.com/ Food Stamp Program – http://dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp/ Screening – http://www.snap-step1.usda.gov/fns/ Application – http://dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp/pdf/fs1_1006.pdf FSD County Offices – http://dss.mo.gov/fsd/office/index.htm DSS Agency – 573-753-4244 Fax Number – 573-522-6220