Missouri Aid and Assistance Programs and Organizations

How to get assistance and help in all areas, cities, and counties in Missouri, including Kansas City and St. Louis.

The Child Care Assistance Program
Provides assistance with paying for child care expenses on a sliding fee basis for eligible parents and families. The primary purpose of the Child Care Assistance program is to enable families to both gain employment and remain employed. 1-800-200-9017

Missouri Rx Plan (MoRx)
MoRx is Missouri's State Pharmacy Assistance Program. MoRx will pays for 50% of any out-of-pocket costs on prescription medications that are not covered by your Medicare Part D plan. This means that you will save 50% on your prescription deductible, save 50% on your co-pays and 50% during the coverage gap and beyond. MoRx will not pay for the Medicare Part D plan's monthly premium. 573-751-3425

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps
SNAP was created to promote and improve the general welfare, safeguard the health, and improve the well-being of Missouri’s population by raising the levels of nutrition among lower income and struggling households. Contact your local county office in Missouri.

Missouri MC+ and Missouri Medical Assistance for Families
This program will provides medical insurance to children under the age of 19 and, in some cases, their families. Most families will not need to pay a monthly premium for this insurance. 1-800-392-2161. Find additional free health care.

Temporary Assistance Program
This program was intended to provide assistance and cash grants to needy families with children so they can be cared for in their own home and it will also help those families with paying debt and bills It was also created to reduce reduce dependency on government aid by promoting job preparation, training, work and marriage. Money may also be used to prevent non-marital pregnancies and to also encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families. The Missouri program can also provide credit card debt counseling services.

Low Cost or Free Debt Reduction, Budgeting, and Credit Services
A number of credit counselors in Missouri can help individuals get out of debt. They do this by offering budgeting skills, repayment plans with your creditors, and debt management plans. More on Missouri credit counseling.

Foreclosure Assistance and Mortgage Help
Get information on various non-profit agencies that help Missouri homeowners meet their housing needs, including mortgage and foreclosure assistance. Read more.

Telephone Assistance
Lifeline is a low income telephone assistance program that provides discounts of up to $13.50 a month on families phone bills, including wireless. The federal government Link-Up program offers qualifying low-income Missouri individuals up to a 50 percent reduction (up to $30) on their initial telephone connection or installation charges.

Pro-Bono Legal Services and Advice
Non-profit law firms operate in Missouri that provide low to moderate income individuals, the elderly, and the disabled with free legal assistance. Learn more.

Missouri Food Banks and Distribution Centers
There are several primary food banks located in Missouri. These centers partner with hundreds of smaller non-profits and charities that are located in all town and counties across the state. Click here for more on food banks and programs.

Free Community Clinics
Find locations, phone numbers, and details on the dozens of health care centers, community clinics, and medical providers that offer care. More on Missouri community clinics.

Dental Care
Many individuals and families also need access to dental services, such as cleanings, surgery, extractions, referrals, and other aid. Dental clinics in Missouri can help meet the needs of low income families. More.

Heating and Utility Bill Programs
Most of the electric, gas, and utility companies that operate in Missouri provide low income customers grants and other forms of financial assistance that is intended to help them pay bills. Read more.

Assistance From Missouri Counties and Cities