The practice of charging sales tax on groceries in Missouri is an outdated and regressive policy, placing an undue burden on lower-income households. Almost two-thirds of U.S. states have abolished or significantly reduced sales tax on groceries due to the regressive nature of these taxes (Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy). It is time for Missouri to do the same. Food is a basic human necessity, and taxing it disproportionately harms those with lower income. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, lower-income families spend a higher proportion of their income on food, meaning a sales tax on groceries hits them harder. In times of economic instability and rising living costs, it’s critical to lessen the extra financial strain put on Missouri's citizens by eliminating the sales tax on groceries. Sign this petition to bring fundamental fairness to our tax system and help alleviate the financial burden on our most vulnerable neighbors.