SNAP Outreach
Many families find themselves in need without having anticipated the occasion. Others simply don’t have the time or means to track down information or details about assistance programs for which they might be eligible. We can help.
Notice to SNAP Beneficiaries and Prospective Beneficiaries:
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SNAP and Medicaid assistance
Need assistance determining if you are eligible for SNAP or Medicaid benefits? Need assistance filling out an application? We can help. Click the button to schedule an appointment today.
Illinois Summer EBT
Summer EBT 2025 (aka SUN Bucks) is a benefits program that provides families with a $120 one-time benefit for each eligible school-aged child. The benefits are intended for the household to buy groceries when school is not in session. Summer is a time when many children lose the free and reduced-price meals they get at school, and when households may need help putting meals on the table. Most eligible households will receive benefits automatically, but some households will need to apply.
For more information about eligibility and how to apply, click below.
Missouri Sun Bucks
Missouri Sun Bucks is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer months of June, July, and August. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per qualifying child loaded onto an EBT card. These funds can be used to buy nutritious foods at authorized locations. Eligible children can also participate in other summer meal programs, and receiving SUN Bucks has no effect on immigration status. To receive information on the status of the program, subscribe to receive email updates.
For more information about eligibility and how to apply, click below.
Need assistance with something besides SNAP?
Not everyone who faces food insecurity simply needs food. Food insecurity can mean a household is experiencing challenges paying for food, medicine, housing, childcare, transportation, or utility bills. Simply providing food isn’t always the solution.
The St. Louis Area Foodbank doesn’t just help people find food. We work together with partner organizations and government agencies to assist with everything from SNAP applications to Medicaid applications, and more.
This project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to services. DSS applicants for, or recipients of, services from DSS are treated equitably regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or veteran status. Appropriate interpretive services will be provided as required for the visually or hearing impaired and for persons with language barriers. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the Department of Social Services should notify DSS as soon as possible. To request an accommodation: visit your local DSS office, contact DSS by phone, TDD/TTY: (800) 735-2966; Relay Missouri 711; or contact the DSS ADA Coordinator by phone at (800) 776-8014 or via email at HRC.OCR@dss.mo.gov. DSS will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.