JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 25 -- The Missouri Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Funds must benefit residents affected by food insecurity in urban areas. * * * The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today that 17 projects will receive funding through the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program. The competitive grant program will provide up to $50,000 per project to address food insecurity in urban areas. Grant funds may be used  more