Assistance programs in Missouri
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Missouri SNAP (Food Stamps)
Missouri SNAP provides monthly grocery benefits through EBT. Family Support Division determines eligibility.
Missouri WIC
Missouri WIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding participants and children younger than five.
Housing assistance
Missouri Legal Aid (Free Civil Legal Help)
Missouri Legal Services connects people with regional civil legal aid programs. Apply to the program serving your county.
Utility assistance
Missouri Energy Assistance (LIHEAP & ECIP)
Missouri LIHEAP offers Energy Assistance and crisis help through contracted local agencies. Funding and seasonal windows affect availability.
Weatherization Assistance Program (Missouri)
Missouri weatherization improves efficiency in eligible homes. Local agencies handle applications, audits and installation.
Health coverage
MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid)
MO HealthNet is Missouri’s Medicaid program. Eligibility varies by income, age, health and care needs.
Cash and income support
Missouri Temporary Assistance (Cash Assistance)
Missouri Temporary Assistance helps eligible families cover costs for their children. Most recipients also participate in Missouri Work Assistance.
Unemployment Insurance (Missouri)
Missouri unemployment claims and weekly payment requests use UInteract. Registration is the first step, followed by a claim.
Missouri Working Family Tax Credit
Missouri’s Working Family Tax Credit is claimed with the state income-tax return and depends on federal EITC eligibility.
Additional support
United Way 211 Missouri
United Way 211 connects people with Missouri community resources. Phone specialists are available around the clock.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.