KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In response to the government shutdown and the lapse in SNAP benefits for Missourians, the Children's Trust Fund (CTF) and its board of directors approved $400,000 in funding to assist Missouri communities and families facing food insecurity.

CTF will donate $100,000 to Feeding Missouri. The money will be distributed to six regional food banks in the state, specifically for the purchase of infant formula and baby food.

CTF also approved a $300,000 increase in contracts for the Missouri Parenting Partnership Home Visiting Program, allowing these agencies to purchase formula and food for the families they currently serve.

"The Children's Trust Fund is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of Missouri children," said CTF Executive Director Emily van Schenkhof.

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