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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 20, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Maine, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Response website.

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Description of Program and Relief

Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program

Description of Program and Relief

WIC is a food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. WIC provides money to buy healthy foods, and also provides information about nutrition, health, and breastfeeding. These offerings were previously in place, and have not changed in response to COVID-19, except that WIC offices will be closed to the public and the services will be available remotely.

Government or Lead Agency

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

Dates Available

Effective immediately.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or had a baby in the last six months. Infants and children up to the age of five, including adopted and foster children. Fathers may apply for their children. A prescreening tool is available here: https://wicuat.fns.usda.gov/wps/pages/preScreenTool.xhtml

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A.

Contact for More Information

Contact (207) 287-3991 or (800) 437-9300 (in state toll free) or wic.maine@maine.gov.

Information on where to make appointments can be found here.

List of Additional Information

For more information or to apply, please visit:

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/wic/


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