Empower Missouri

“Justice Has No Timetable; It Just Has a Destination”

The 2020 General Election has come and gone, although the vote counting and legal actions over a variety of issues are apt to continue for…

August 11th-Food Security Coalition Meeting

The Food Security Coalition is a multi-sector team of dedicated advocates who work to ensure that every Missourian, especially children, can access sufficient nutritious food. We…

Child Support Cooperation Requirements in SNAP Threaten Children’s Food Security

As Joseph Llobera from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities stated in his report Child Support Cooperation Requirements in SNAP Are Unproven, Costly, and…

Court Rules in Favor of Hungry and Unemployed Americans; U.S. Congress Should Do the Same with COVID-19 Relief

Just recently, a federal judge formally struck down the Trump Administration’s attempt to end food stamp benefits for nearly 700,000 unemployed people. In his ruling,…

December 8th-Food Security Coalition Meeting

The Food Security Coalition is a multi-sector team of dedicated advocates who work to ensure that every Missourian, especially children, can access sufficient nutritious food. We…

DSS Must Immediately Correct Information Related to Work Requirements and SNAP Benefits

(Jefferson City, MO) …. On Thursday, Missouri announced it will resume work-hour documentation requirements in August for desperately poor Missourians receiving help from the Supplemental…

July 14th-Food Security Coalition Meeting

The Food Security Coalition is a multi-sector team of dedicated advocates who work to ensure that every Missourian, especially children, can access sufficient nutritious food. We…

June 9th-Food Security Coalition Meeting

The Food Security Coalition is a multi-sector team of dedicated advocates who work to ensure that every Missourian, especially children, can access sufficient nutritious food. We…

McConnell’s HEALS Act Falls Far Short Of Relief Struggling Missourians Need

TAKE ACTION NOW After more than two months of delay, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his Caucus have finally released their proposal for the next…

Missouri Needs Food and Housing Assistance NOW!

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal lawmakers have passed multiple pieces of legislation to provide emergency relief and enhance the economy. Within those first…

November 10th-Food Security Coalition Meeting

The Food Security Coalition is a multi-sector team of dedicated advocates who work to ensure that every Missourian, especially children, can access sufficient nutritious food. We…

October 13th-Food Security Coalition Meeting

The Food Security Coalition is a multi-sector team of dedicated advocates who work to ensure that every Missourian, especially children, can access sufficient nutritious food. We…

Pandemic and Recession Batter Missouri; Your Help Is Essential To Progress for Justice

Empower Missouri has fought for all Missourians to have basic human needs and equal justice since 1901, and there have undoubtedly been many challenges to…

September 8th-Food Security Coalition Meeting

The Food Security Coalition is a multi-sector team of dedicated advocates who work to ensure that every Missourian, especially children, can access sufficient nutritious food. We…

The Hunger in the Heartland Report Offers an In-Depth Look at Food Insecurity in Missouri

Earlier this month, the Food Assistance and Hunger in the Heartland Report was released. This is a first of its kind-a comprehensive research study about…

U.S. Senate Should Get #backtowork to Honor Labor Day; Missouri Needs Robust Coronavirus Relief NOW

Labor Day is at the top of my “Most Hypocritical Holiday Observance” list. On most holidays, large numbers of people take some action that is…

USDA’s Decision to Increase SNAP Will Benefit Missouri Families

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of the most far reaching, anti-poverty programs in our country. Over 42 million individuals are helped each…

We Must Protect Nutrition Provisions In The Build Back Better Act That Are Crucial In The Ongoing Fight Against Childhood Hunger and Food Insecurity

There was a slight delay in Congress’ work on the Build Back Better legislation these past couple weeks because Congress had to pass a continuing…

When Political Spin Becomes Gaslighting: The Necessity of Truth-Telling in Policy Advocacy

In recent days, some very troubling developments have happened in federal government that threaten to deepen the level of policy violence already happening to racial…

Your Voices Mattered for Social Justice In COVID-19 Shortened Legislative Session

The 2020 Legislative Session came to an end on May 15th, amidst the special challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite having floor debate time reduced…