Food help in Maine
Every food-assistance program available in Maine, with live counts from Feed America's verified directory. Free, no login. 2,383 verified locations across 376 cities and 16 counties.
Need food right now in Maine?
Call 211 — free, 24/7, multilingualPrograms available in Maine
Food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens
1,004 verified locations distribute groceries, hot meals, and pre-packed boxes to Maine residents at no cost. Most do not require an appointment. Many have walk-in hours.
Browse by city → Search by ZIP codeSNAP (food stamps)
SNAP is administered by Maine's state agency. Eligibility: typically 130% of federal poverty (income limit ~$1,632/mo for 1 person, ~$3,380/mo for a family of 4). Senior + disability applicants qualify under more generous rules.
Apply for SNAP in Maine → Check eligibilityWIC (Women, Infants, Children)
0 WIC clinics in Maine. Serves pregnant parents and children under 5 with income at or below 185% of federal poverty. Free food, formula, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling.
Apply for WIC in Maine → Clinic locatorSchool meals (NSLP + School Breakfast)
551 verified school + summer meal sites in Maine. Households at or below 130% of federal poverty get free meals; 130-185% get reduced-price meals. Many Maine districts use the Community Eligibility Provision — free meals for ALL students.
Find school meals in Maine →FQHC community health centers
188 HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Centers in Maine provide sliding-scale primary care, on-site SNAP outreach, and food-insecurity screening + referral.
Find FQHCs in Maine →Senior food help (CSFP, SFMNP, Meals on Wheels)
Multiple programs serve Maine residents 60+: CSFP (monthly USDA food box), Meals on Wheels (home delivery), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ($50/season for fresh produce).
All senior programs →Disaster food help (D-SNAP)
D-SNAP provides one-time emergency food benefits when a federally-declared disaster strikes Maine. Eligibility differs from regular SNAP — many households who don't normally qualify do qualify for D-SNAP.
Active disaster declarations →Browse Maine by location
- All 376 cities with food pantries in Maine
- SNAP retailers in Maine (640 stores)
- Maine counties with SNAP retailers (16 counties)
- WIC clinics in Maine
- School + summer meal sites in Maine
- FQHC health centers in Maine
Frequently asked questions
How many food pantries are in Maine?
1,004 verified pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across 376 cities. Most are free walk-in.
How do I apply for SNAP in Maine?
Visit /apply-snap/me for Maine's official online portal, eligibility rules, and emergency-SNAP info.
Does Maine have WIC?
Yes — 0 WIC clinics. See /apply-wic/me for the application portal.
Where can I use SNAP / EBT in Maine?
640 retailers accept SNAP — browse by city or county.
Free school meals in Maine?
Yes. 551 school + summer meal sites. Households below 130% FPL eat free; 130-185% get reduced-price. Many districts use Community Eligibility Provision (free for all students). See /school-meals/me.
Senior food help in Maine?
CSFP, SNAP-with-senior-deductions, Meals on Wheels, SFMNP, TEFAP — see /senior-food-help.
About Feed America's Maine directory
Feed America (501(c)(3), EIN 92-1761881) operates the largest free food-assistance directory in the United States. Our Maine listings come from federal primary sources (USDA Food and Nutrition Service, HRSA, NCES) and verified community partners. Every record carries a verification date and source attribution. Read our methodology →