Overview
The WIC program provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, and referrals to eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals, infants, and children up to age five. WIC provides nutrition care for thousands of Maine families, helping kids to grow up strong and healthy. These benefits are available based on income guidelines and nutrition research.
Who can apply for the Maine WIC Nutrition Program?
WIC is open to people living in Maine, including migrant workers. Applicants can be:
- Women and birthing parents who are pregnant, breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or had a baby in the last six months.
- Infants and children up to the age of five, including adopted and foster children.
- Fathers, legal guardians, adoptive parents, and foster parents can apply on behalf of eligible infants and children in their care.
Applicants' income must fall at or below 185 percent of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. A person who receives MaineCare, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits are eligible.
Use the Prescreening Tool to see if you are eligible.
Contact us and a WIC staff member will call you to set up an appointment.
Helpful Resources
Contact the WIC Team:
- Contact Us online form
- Phone:
- (207) 287-3991
- 1-800-437-9300
- e-mail:
- State Agency: WIC.Maine@maine.gov
- Vendor: WICVendor@maine.gov
Address:
- 11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333