News & Events
Hunger Beyond the Headlines: SNAP is a vital tool in the fight against hunger, but who qualifies?
SNAP is an extremely vital component to food security, it reduces poverty, and is associated with improved health for many Missourians.
Hunger Beyond the Headlines: Transportation and Food Insecurity
In this blog, we will explore another reason why our neighbors in Missouri may have to make a choice between food and everyday expenses. Transportation is a necessity for many of our day-to-day activities. Going to and from work, transporting children to school,...
The Farm Bill: What It Means for Agriculture, Local Communities and Food Security
Combined, Farm Bill programs provide critical investments throughout the food and farming sector and
reach into local communities and on to the dinner tables of Missouri families.
State Farm Insurance teams up with Missouri’s food banks to help fight hunger
“State Farm is dedicated to fighting food insecurities and serving our neighbors in need,” stated Ryan Kenney, Agency Sales Leader for State Farm. “We are honored to be able to award Feeding Missouri $60,000, which will serve every county in Missouri and help feed our neighbors.”
New Feeding America Study Finds that 5.5 Million Seniors Faced Hunger in 2021
“…if the current rate of senior food insecurity does not improve, then more than 7 million seniors could be food insecure.”
USDA Warns of Scams Targeting SNAP Recipients
“These households rely on their monthly benefits to buy food for themselves and their families…what these thieves are doing is deplorable,”