Missouri’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system provides eligible households with access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. These benefits are crucial for low-income families, helping them purchase nutritious food essential for sustaining their health and well-being. However, Missouri EBT cardholders may not be fully aware that their cards can unlock a range of additional discounts and benefits beyond food purchases. Broadening the understanding of these value-added features is important for maximizing the positive impact of the program on Missouri residents.
The EBT card discounts encompass various areas including entertainment, education, and utilities, allowing recipients to extend their limited budgets and enjoy experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. Some institutions, like museums, zoos, and educational centers, offer discounted or free admission to EBT cardholders, recognizing the importance of cultural and educational inclusivity. Furthermore, certain service providers offer reduced rates for basic services, acknowledging the economic challenges that low-income individuals and families face.
Discounted Museum Admissions
Missouri EBT cardholders can enjoy discounted or even free access to a variety of museums and family-friendly attractions across the state. Here are the details of this special offer:
Admission Details
- Price Range: Admission fees for individuals and families holding an EBT card range from free to $3.00.
- Photo ID Required: A valid form of photo ID must be presented along with the EBT card.
- Family Offer: The discount applies to up to four individuals per EBT card, making it ideal for families of four.
Availability
- Operating Hours: These discounted rates are available during all normal operating hours.
- Pre-Visit Recommendation: It is recommended to contact the museum before visiting to confirm the special rate for EBT cardholders.
Participating Museum
- Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Address: 115 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, Missouri 65211
- Phone: 573-882-3591
Amazon Prime Discount
Missouri EBT cardholders have the opportunity to access Amazon Prime at a significantly reduced cost. This discount provides all the standard benefits of Prime membership but at a substantial savings.
Membership Cost
- Standard Rate: $14.99 per month
- Discounted Rate for EBT Cardholders: $6.99 per month (more than 50% off)
Eligibility and Usage
This discount comes as part of Amazon’s participation in a USDA pilot program, which approves certain vendors to accept food stamps online. EBT cardholders can utilize their benefits to order groceries through Amazon Pantry in designated areas.
Benefits of Amazon Prime Membership
Speedy and Free Delivery
- Over 50 million items eligible for free, fast shipping
- Same-Day Delivery available for over a million items in select metropolitan areas
- Prime Now: Free 2-hour delivery on daily essentials and groceries in eligible areas
Digital Entertainment
- Prime Video: Unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows at no additional cost, accessible on various devices including Smart TVs, Roku, Xbox, Amazon Fire TV, and mobile devices.
Additional Perks
- Amazon Pantry: Purchase groceries online using your EBT card (available in participating states)
- Amazon Music: Access to over two million songs and thousands of playlists and stations without ads
- Reading Benefits: Unlimited reading across any device including books and magazines
- Audible: Unlimited listening to original audio series from Audible
- Twitch Prime: Free monthly game content, exclusive discounts, and more
- Amazon Photos: Unlimited photo storage for organizing and sharing
Discounted Cell Phone Services
Below is a table listing cell phone providers participating in the Lifeline program in Missouri, providing contact information for each company.
| Company Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Access Wireless | 866-594-3644 |
| American Broadband & Telecommunications | 866-966-2628 |
| Assist Wireless | 855-392-7747 |
| Assurance Wireless | 888-898-4888 |
| Boomerang Wireless | 866-488-8719 |
| Easy Wireless | 877-476-3451 |
| Life Wireless | 888-543-3620 |
| Missouri RSA 5 Partnership | 800-769-8731 |
| Northwest Missouri Cellular | 800-331-6341 |
| Q Link Wireless | 855-754-6543 |
| Safelink Wireless | 800-723-3546 |
| StandUP Wireless | 800-544-4441 |
| TAG Mobile, LLC | 866-959-4918 |
| Tempo Telecom | 877-822-8501 |
| Truconnect | 800-430-0443 |
| U.S. Cellular | 800-944-9400 |
| Yourtel America | 855-299-9990 |
Discounted Home Phone Services
Below is a table listing home phone providers that participate in the Lifeline program in Missouri, along with their contact information.
| Company Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Alma Communications Company | 888-371-6821 |
| Barry Technology, LLC | 417-847-2131 |
| BPS Telephone Company | 800-785-8630 |
| CenturyLink | 800-407-5411 |
| Chariton Valley Telecom | 660-395-9000 |
| Choctaw Telephone | 417-491-4111 |
| Citizens Telephone Company of Higginsville | 660-584-2111 |
| Consolidated Communications | 844-968-7224 |
| Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative | 800-362-0316 |
| Ellington Telephone Company | 573-663-2000 |
| Fidelity Communications Services | 800-392-8070 |
| Goodman Telephone Company | 417-364-7214 |
| Granby Telephone Company | 417-472-6211 |
| Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation | 800-451-2301 |
| Green Hills Telephone Corporation | 800-846-3426 |
| Holway Telephone Company | 660-935-2211 |
| IAMO Telephone Company | 712-583-3232 |
| Kingdom Telephone Company | 800-487-4811 |
| KLM Telephone Company | 417-395-2121 |
| Lathrop Telephone Company | 816-528-4211 |
| Le-Ru Telephone Company | 417-628-3844 |
| Mark Twain Rural Telephone Company | 660-423-5211 |
| McDonald County Telephone Company | 417-223-4313 |
| Miller Telephone Company | 417-452-3201 |
| MoKan Dial | 913-837-2219 |
| New Florence Telephone Company | 573-835-2997 |
| New London Telephone Company | 844-765-7458 |
| Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Co. | 660-874-4111 |
| Orchard Farm Telephone Company | 844-765-7458 |
| Oregon Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | 660-446-3391 |
| Ozark Telephone Company | 417-475-2211 |
| Peace Valley Telephone | 417-277-5550 |
| Rock Port Telephone Company | 660-744-5311 |
| Seneca Telephone Company | 417-776-2247 |
| Steelville Telephone Exchange | 573-775-2111 |
| Stoutland Telephone Company | 844-765-7458 |
| Windstream Communications | 800-347-1991 |
| OTELCO Mid-Missouri | 660-834-3311 |
| Farber Telephone Company | 888-559-9099 |
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Benefits
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers substantial discounts on internet services and devices for EBT cardholders. Here are the key benefits and features of the program:
Monthly Internet Discount
- $30 Monthly Discount: Eligible households receive a $30 discount on their monthly internet bill.
One-Time Device Discount
- $100 Discount: A one-time discount of $100 is available for the purchase of an eligible laptop, desktop, or tablet.
Combined Savings with Lifeline
- Additional Savings: You can combine the $30 monthly internet credit from ACP with the Lifeline phone service to achieve greater savings on both your phone and internet bills each month.
Be sure to check out our other articles about Missouri Food Stamps and EBT.