Mo. Rev. Stat. § 205.961
The division of family services shall make and promulgate necessary and reasonable rules and regulations for the administration of the programs established pursuant to section 205.960, and when required by federal law or regulation the division of family services shall be the certifying agency responsible for certifying individuals or households as eligible to receive surplus agricultural commodities or for the issuance of federal food stamps.
(L. 1969 S.B. 23 § 205.965)