Due to recent flooding, the Missouri Department of Social Services has received authorization from the United States Department of Agriculture to operate a Disaster Food Stamp Program in 27 counties including four local counties. Residents impacted by the flood in Ozark, Howell, Taney and Douglas Counties will be able to apply for the assistance.
The announcement comes after Governor Eric Greitens’ request for a federal disaster declaration was approved by the White House. Families receiving Food Stamp benefits and families not typically qualified for the program may be eligible for the disaster benefits if they suffered property damage, a loss of income, relocation or a loss of food due to the recent flooding. The families must live in one of the 27 counties affected.
The Family Support Division (FSD) will only be able to accept applications Monday through Friday. Famlilies already receiving Food Stamp benefits will have to submit a Disaster Food Stamp form to be postmarked by Friday. Families not currently on the program must apply in person at an FSD Resource Center.
For more information, contact the FDS Information Center at 1-855-FSD-INFO (1-855-373-4636), or go online to dss.mo.gov/recovery-information. For additional flood recovery resources, go to recovery.mo.gov.
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