Empower Missouri

05/29/2026

For decades, SNAP has been one of the most effective federal-state partnerships in the country. The federal government paid for food benefits while states shared administrative responsibilities. That structure ensured that when the economy weakened or food prices rose, states were not forced to cut essential services or raise taxes to feed struggling families.

H.R.1 fundamentally altered that partnership.
https://empowermissouri.org/federal-update-the-farm-bill-is-the-best-chance-to-stop-snap-costs-from-overwhelming-missouris-budget

05/28/2026

Our next Advocates Book Club discussion will center on 'The Privatization of Everything: How the Plunder of Public Goods Transformed America and How We Can Fight Back' by Allen Mikaelian and Donald Cohen! We'll meet on June 17th to chat about this book and its connection to our work!
RSVP here ➡️ https://empowermissouri.org/events/advocates-book-club-the-privatization-of-everything/

05/28/2026

"People in the fight against food insecurity warn that structural changes to how SNAP is funded and new rules that make it harder for people to get and keep the food benefit are threatening the safety-net program."

The Trump administration’s drive to slash safety-net spending is hitting SNAP. As the cost of gasoline spikes, rent and utilities climb and food remains expensive, more than 3.5 million Americans have lost food benefits.

05/28/2026

Your method, your choice. Visit a health center for free
or low-cost access to all methods of birth control.

05/28/2026

Food Security Policy Manager, Christine Woody, has been killin' it with Empower Missouri for 20 YEARS‼️Christine, thank you SO much for everything you do. We couldn't do it without you 💙 Check out our Q & A with Christine here ➡️ https://empowermissouri.org/staff-spotlight-lets-celebrate-christine

Wish Christine a Happy Anniversary in the comments!! 🌟

05/27/2026

Wondering what is going on here in Missouri? Stay informed, stay engaged.
Don't miss out on our Newsletter - where we cover community justice, food security, and affordable housing.

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05/27/2026

Are you part of our advocates book club? HELLOOOO, we’re over here waiting for you 🤓📘
For more info ⬇️
empowermissouri.org/get-involved/join-the-advocates-book-club/

05/22/2026

Have you seen our store yet? We have ALL sorts of merch items for advocates across the state. 🙂‍↕️💙 From t-shirts to mugs to even tote bags, we got it all! Shop our store here ⬇️📢
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05/21/2026

✨ Advocacy Alliance Spotlight ✨

This week, we’re highlighting Missouri Budget Project👏
Their work helps strengthen our mission to a build a Missouri in which all people have food, shelter, and justice.
Check out their info here ➡️ mobudget.org


Curious to learn more about the Advocacy Alliance? Check it out here ‼️
empowermissouri.org/membership/

05/20/2026

Your method, your choice. Visit TheRightTime.org health center for free
or low-cost access to all methods of birth control.