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Missouri EBT news
Reviewed Missouri-specific EBT and SNAP news items about benefit timing, eligibility, and program rules.
Updated on: September 9, 2026
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Missouri DSS announced that, effective October 1, 2026, SNAP applicants must provide documented proof for certain expenses and resources instead of relying only on self-attestation. The agency said no immediate action is required for people currently receiving SNAP.
USDA lists Missouri’s approved SNAP food restriction waiver with a target implementation date of October 1, 2026. The waiver restricts SNAP purchases of candy, prepared desserts, and certain unhealthy beverages.
Missouri’s Healthy SNAP waiver will make certain foods and beverages no longer SNAP- or SUN Bucks-eligible, including candy, pre-packaged ready-to-eat desserts, and certain beverages; the state says it anticipates implementation in October 2026.
Missouri is accepting SuN Bucks applications through August 31, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline for Summer 2026 benefits.