Mo. Rev. Stat. § 205.963: Food stamps not to be distributed unless county has program, exceptions.

In counties where a federal food stamp program is in effect there shall be no distribution of federally owned surplus agricultural commodities to individuals or households except during emergency situations or as authorized by federal law or the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Individuals are not eligible to receive federal food stamps or coupons under a food stamp plan or to receive federal surplus agricultural commodities under a food distribution program unless they reside in a county in which such plan or program is in effect.