Embracing Aging: Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging

Missouri’s aging population is expected to rise very quickly over the next decade, mirroring a historic demographic shift occurring across the United States. Currently, one…

Everything Old is New Again: Empower Missouri to Repilot Local Councils Across Southern MO

Last year, when Empower’s staff and board began discussions on how we wanted to mark our quasquicentennial (isn’t that a fun word?!) this year, there…

Food Is Medicine: Why Missouri Should Treat Food Like the Healthcare Tool It Is

In Missouri, we are paying for the lack of access to healthy food, just not at the grocery store. We are paying for it in…

Hello from GP Worley, Our Inaugural Charles Ellwood Graduate Fellow

Hello everyone, I am GP Worley. I am excited to be joining the Empower Missouri team as the inaugural Charles Ellwood Graduate Fellow! As I…

Passing the Hot Foods Act for SNAP Is Long Overdue

Imagine going to the grocery store hungry, knowing you can buy a frozen burrito but not a warm, ready-to-eat one—even if both cost the same.…

We Must Take Action to Prevent a Hunger Crisis

On Monday, October 20th, the Missouri Department of Social Services announced that Missourians will not receive their November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. According…

Without Federal Action, Missouri Will Experience a Hunger Crisis

We thank Governor Kehoe for taking swift action to support Missouri families during the ongoing federal shutdown. We appreciate the expedited transfer of $10.6 million…