JEFFERSON CITY – Missourians can find essential services – such as food pantries, food banks, school meal programs and diaper banks – through the online Missouri Services Navigator system. The navigator offers access to programs and services available. There are over 2,000 services listed, with new services added daily. Searches can be keyword, location, and/or service. Individual programs and services come with a map of the location and contact information. The Missouri Services Navigator can also link families to services, including child care; counseling; financial services; organizations that assist with food, health/dental services, housing, and help with legal issues, transportation and utilities; employment and mental health services for the disabled, dislocated workers and youth, and others seeking employment; and information on educational services, such as job training, apprenticeships and post-secondary education. “Some families for the first time may be struggling with…