Missouri adds new paperwork requirements to food assistance as federal penalties loom

Missouri has introduced new paperwork requirements for food assistance recipients. Residents are expressing concern over the changes as federal penalties for the state loom.
Starting Oct. 1, the department will require Missourians applying to receive or renew their eligibility for SNAP to provide documents and financial resources.
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