1. SNAP Applications

2. SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps in Missouri)
SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities.
SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net.
The Food and Nutrition Service works with State agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits.
FNS also works with State partners and the retail community to improve program administration and ensure program integrity.

3. Outreach
FNS works with State and local agencies, advocates, employers, community and faith-based organizations, and others to reach out to eligible low-income people who are not currently participating in SNAP and share information about the nutrition benefits of SNAP to help them make an informed participation decision.

4. Am I Eligible?
Many Missouri residents need help but do not know what services are available. The Missouri Pre-Eligibility Tool (MoPET) can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive the following Missouri benefits: Child Care Subsidy (CC), Food Stamps (FS), Temporary Assistance (TA), MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (MHABD) and MO HealthNet for Families and Children (MAGI).
The Missouri Pre-Eligibility Tool is not an application. At the end of the pre-eligibility tool, an application(s) for services can be made by completing an application online, or complete a paper application by printing and mailing or drop off the application to your local Family Support Division office

5. Where do I find MoPet?
Missouri Pre-Eligibility Tool can be found online by going to the Department of Social Services website at

6. MoPET
Missouri Pre-Eligibility Tool

13. Apply Complete Application
Paper (
Online (
In person (
FSD Information Center FSD-INFO ( )
Submit Application
Fax
Drop off
Mail

14. What Happens Next? Complete an interview
Contact FSD Call Center at
Call Center may initiate initial contact
Provide documentation necessary to determine eligibility
FSD has 30 days to process application
May qualify to receive stamps in 7 days

15. How do they use Food Stamps?
A household's monthly Food Stamp benefits are loaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Households receiving Food Stamp benefits use their EBT cards to purchase food and food products, such as seeds and plants to grow food.
The EBT card may be used in any grocery store or retail location anywhere in the United States that displays the QUEST Mark®, or ATM that displays the QUEST Mark®, STAR®, or SHAZAM® logos.

16. Additional Training
Provider training can be found at
Courses Reviewing MyDSS
MO Pet: Accessing and Navigating the Pre-Eligibility Tool
FSD Web Application
MO Benefits Center

17. Things to know!
If staff receive a paper application it should be sent to FSD the day it is received. If an application is received after 5, it can be sent the next day. We have a toll free fax to scan number that applications should sent to. The toll free fax number is: Each FS application should be sent as a separate scan.

18. Important Information to Have and Share
FSD Call Center: FSD-INFO ( )
Speak with a team member about FSD services and what benefits may be available to you.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
FSD Automated Information Line:
Check the status of your assistance application. You will need your Social Security Number and date of birth when calling.
Hours: Answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

19. Important Information to Have and Share
DSS Office locations:
EBT Card:
If a recipient has an EBT card that was used in the last year, benefits will be loaded the day the Food Stamp application is approved.  If their previous EBT card has not been used in the last 365 days, new card will be mailed.
If a recipient has not received their PIN or EBT card within five days of receiving their approval letter for benefits, the should contact the FSD Information
If a recipient received their EBT card and need to use their benefits immediately, they should call the EBT number above.

20. FSD Contact information
Contract Information:
Lisa Schroeder, Program Development Specialist
Eligibility questions should be directed to FSD or the recipient can call the FSD Information Center for answers.