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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
