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Listings updated July 15, 2026.
Benefits

Missouri DSS Family Support Division

Statewide

Start here for SNAP, MO HealthNet, temporary assistance, child care assistance, and other Family Support Division programs.

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Open DSS
Benefits

Missouri WIC

Statewide

Nutrition support for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under age five.

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Open WIC
Housing and utilities

East Missouri Action Agency

St. FrancoisIronMadison

Help with referrals, emergency food or rent when funds are available, home energy assistance, weatherization, housing, and other community services.

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Hours
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-5:00 PM
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Urgent

211 local resource search

Statewide

Call 211 or search by location for help with food, housing, utilities, health care, transportation, and other local needs.

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Phone
211
Hours
Available 24/7
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