Missouri Department of Social Services to Issue Partial November SNAP Benefits Following Federal Funding Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2025

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Missouri Department of Social Services to Issue Partial November SNAP Benefits Following Federal Funding Update

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today that the state has received official guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services (USDA-FNS) allowing partial funding to issue November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

"Last week, we were prepared for the possibility that no benefits could be issued at all," said Jess Bax, Director of the Missouri DSS. "While we recognize this is not a full restoration, this funding means Missouri families will be able to put food on the table. We will continue to work with our community partners to fill the gap until the shutdown is ended and funding is restored."

The department will work closely with their EBT vendor to ensure benefits are issued promptly. Further information on the timeline of benefits being issued will be provided by DSS as it is made available.

Additionally, DSS remains in contact with USDA and community partners to ensure families are aware of available food banks, pantries, and local resources that can provide immediate assistance while the federal government works toward a long-term resolution.

Missourians can continue to find up-to-date information and a list of community resources at https://mydss.mo.gov/federal-shutdown-impacts.

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