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Missouri’s Food Banks Prepare to Support Neighbors Amid Uncertainty

Missouri’s Food Banks Prepare to Support Neighbors Amid Uncertainty

by Kimberly Buckman | Oct 22, 2025 | Advocacy in Action, Blog

As Missouri monitors potential delays in November SNAP benefits, food banks are responding withsteady leadership and community support. JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — As the federal government shutdown continues and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) advises that...

Feeding Missouri names Leigh Anne Haun as Executive Director

by Feeding Missouri | Jun 4, 2025 | Blog, News and Events

Columbia, MO – Feeding Missouri is excited to announce the appointment of Leigh Anne Haun as the new Executive Director, effective June 16th. Haun brings a wealth of experience to the organization, which represents the largest charitable response to hunger in...
Hunger Beyond the Headlines: Food insecurity among military families

Hunger Beyond the Headlines: Food insecurity among military families

by Kimberly Buckman | Dec 16, 2024 | Advocacy in Action, Blog

Military families make many sacrifices so their loved ones can bravely serve our country. Unfortunately, one of the challenges they are being asked to take on is struggling to afford basic necessities like food. A recent study found that nearly one-fourth (24%) of...
September:  A Call to Action Against Hunger in Missouri

September: A Call to Action Against Hunger in Missouri

by Kimberly Buckman | Sep 15, 2024 | Advocacy in Action, Blog, News and Events

September is Hunger Action Month.  While Feeding Missouri works every day to raise awareness and educate about hunger in Missouri, this month in particular, is an opportunity to encourage action in our communities across the state.  Hunger can affect anyone at any...
Hunger Beyond the Headlines:  Missouri launches SuNBucks to provide nourishment to over 400,000 children

Hunger Beyond the Headlines: Missouri launches SuNBucks to provide nourishment to over 400,000 children

by Feeding Missouri | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog, News and Events

We are grateful that Missouri is one of 35 states that have elected to implement the Summer EBT (SuNBucks) program. The summer months can be financially challenging for Missouri families struggling to make ends meet. Food banks routinely experience an increase in...
SNAP recipients impacted by storms get replacement benefit extension

SNAP recipients impacted by storms get replacement benefit extension

by Kimberly Buckman | Jun 6, 2024 | #SNAPFacts, Blog, News and Events

Originally shared by Missouri DSS – June 5, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missourians who lost food purchased with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to severe storms on May 25-26, 2024 in Barry, Bollinger, Butler, Carter, New...
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