Missouri School and Summer Meals (DESE)
Food Assistance in Missouri. State line at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch and for the summer meal sites that feed children when school is out. Call to find out whether your children qualify, how to apply through your district, or where the nearest summer site is. For SUN Bucks summer EBT, call 573-751-3526.
Phone: (573) 751-8673
Website: https://dese.mo.gov/food-nutrition-services
Good to know: Phones verified from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Food and Nutrition Services pages at dese.mo.gov on 2026-10-07. Statewide row — no county.
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Frequently asked questions about Missouri School and Summer Meals (DESE)
How do I contact Missouri School and Summer Meals (DESE)?
You can call Missouri School and Summer Meals (DESE) at (573) 751-8673 in Missouri. Their website is https://dese.mo.gov/food-nutrition-services.
What services does Missouri School and Summer Meals (DESE) offer?
State line at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch and for the summer meal sites that feed children when school is out. Call to find out whether your children qualify, how to apply through your district, or where the nearest summer site is. For SUN Bucks summer EBT, call 573-751-3526.
Are services at Missouri School and Summer Meals (DESE) free or low-cost?
Many community food assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Missouri School and Summer Meals (DESE) at (573) 751-8673 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Missouri School and Summer Meals (DESE) offer services in other languages?
Call Missouri School and Summer Meals (DESE) at (573) 751-8673 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.