USDA Warns of Scams Targeting SNAP Recipients

USDA Warns of Scams Targeting SNAP Recipients

Find out how you can protect your SNAP benefits. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently issued a warning to SNAP recipients that criminals are using card skimming and phishing to try and steal benefits. They are using phony text messages and devices on card...
Missouri Needs a Food Insecurity Task Force

Missouri Needs a Food Insecurity Task Force

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to tackling food insecurity in Missouri is understanding why it exists. On the surface, it seems counter-intuitive. Our unemployment rates are usually below the national average and our farmers are second to none when it...
Missouri Needs a Food Insecurity Task Force

Impact of COVID-19 on Hunger in Missouri

Food banks spend time and resources preparing for emergencies. We plan. We simulate and collaborate. We try to ensure that we are ready for the worst scenarios. There was no way we could have seen COVID-19 coming. Spikes in demand? Sure, we’ve seen those before. But...