Thieves target Missouri EBT cards, stealing food aid from some of Kansas City's poorest families. Missouri officials say that thieves installed inconspicuous gadgets at grocery store checkouts, ...

Block out-of-state transactions: Ensure that benefits can only be used within Missouri. Change PIN: Easily and quickly change PIN, enhancing the security of the card.

The Electronic Benefits Transfer, or EBT card, plays a pivotal role in this process. It serves as a convenient tool for beneficiaries to access their funds and make purchases at authorized retailers.

The 10 On Your Side email account and tipline have received many messages about benefits being erased from EBT cards — from parents who have children’s mouths to feed.