Beware that you are not allowed to buy certain food items. You can use the EBT card at various stores around the country and buy food items with it. The households meeting the program requirements will receive the benefits through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. You can also apply online after creating an account with DSS online application website.

Applications for the program are available online for download. Households can try a pre-screening tool available at Department of Social Services (DSS) website to see if they meet the requirements before they start completing the application. Generally, a household meeting income and resources requirements will qualify to receive benefits. In order to receive benefits, one has to meet SNAP eligibility requirements. Since the Department of Labor revises its recommendations each year based on inflation rate and predictable economical growth during the year, the amount of SNAP benefits also changes accordingly. The department decides about the amount in accordance to the analysis of food cost provided by the U.S Department of Labor. The amount of benefits provided through the program is based on Thrifty Food Plan of State Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Such families can apply for Missouri Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), previously Food Stamps, and start buying healthy food. Many families living in the state of Missouri find it difficult to buy quality food after they've paid for utilities, childcare and transportation.

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