Missouri

Get the facts about hunger in Missouri

Though many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities, people face hunger in every county and congressional district in Missouri. They could be our neighbors, kids in our children's classes – the possibilities go on.

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What Hunger Looks Like in Missouri

In Missouri, 924,180 people are facing hunger - and of them 254,720 are children.

1 in 7 people

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face hunger.

1 in 5 children face hunger.
People facing hunger in Missouri are estimated to report needing $668,008,000 more per year to meet their food needs.

The average cost of a meal in Missouri is $3.84. Data from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap study. Learn more ›


Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Missouri

Charitable programs are unable to fully support those facing hunger. The combination of charity and government assistance programs are necessary to help bridge the meal gap.

SNAP, formerly food stamps, provides temporary help for people going through hard times – providing supplemental money to buy food until they can get back on their feet.

In Missouri,

44.8% of households receiving SNAP benefits have children
$996,212,141
distributed through
SNAP generated
$1,693,560,640 in economic activity*.

*Economists estimate that every dollar a household redeems through SNAP generates about $1.70 in economic activity.


Make a Difference in Missouri

Volunteer in Missouri

The Feeding America network is able to reach 40 million people, largely thanks to the commitment of volunteers. Our communities are stronger when we join together – help give your neighbors a hand up by volunteering at your local food bank.

Pledge to volunteer ›

Become an Advocate

To make progress toward ending hunger in Missouri, we need to make sure our lawmakers in Washington are fighting for those struggling back home. You can help make sure they see how great the need is in Missouri – call on lawmakers to make ending hunger a priority.

Contact your member of Congress today ›

6 Food Banks that serve Missouri

Food banks serve large areas and will be able to find a feeding program in your local community.

St. Louis Area Foodbank

St. Louis Area Foodbank

70 Corporate Woods Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
314.292.6262

stlfoodbank.org/ 

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

2101 Vandiver Drive, Suite B
Columbia, MO 65202
573.474.1020

www.sharefoodbringhope.org 

Harvesters - The Community Food Network

Harvesters - The Community Food Network

3801 Topping Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64129
816.929.3000

www.harvesters.org/ 

Southeast Missouri Food Bank

Southeast Missouri Food Bank

600 State Highway H
PO Box 190
Sikeston, MO 63801
885.703.3663

www.semofoodbank.org/ 

Ozarks Food Harvest

Ozarks Food Harvest

2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
417.865.3411

ozarksfoodharvest.org/ 

Second Harvest Community Food Bank

Second Harvest Community Food Bank

915 Douglas
St. Joseph, MO 64505
816.364.3663

www.shcfb.org/