Food help in Maine
Every food-assistance program available in Maine, with live counts from Feed America's directory. Free, no login. 3,618 listings (including USDA-authorized SNAP retailers) 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
951 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 (FY2027 gross income limit $1,729/mo for 1 person, $3,575/mo for a family of 4, per USDA). Households with a member who is 60+ or disabled only have to meet the net income limit.
Apply for SNAP in Maine → Check eligibilityWIC (Women, Infants, Children)
WIC operates statewide in Maine. We do not yet list individual Maine clinics — use the state agency locator below. 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 →School meals (NSLP + School Breakfast)
597 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 (1,370 stores)
- Maine counties with SNAP retailers (16 counties)
- WIC clinics in Maine
- School + summer meal sites in Maine
- FQHC health centers in Maine
For Maine journalists, foundations, and researchers
- Maine Hunger Atlas — citation-ready stats: pantry counts, partner-sourced %, top cities by pantry density, geographic coverage
- Maine disaster food assistance — active FEMA declarations + D-SNAP eligibility
- Apply for SNAP in Maine — state portal + step-by-step
- Apply for WIC in Maine — agency portal + clinic locator
Frequently asked questions
How many food pantries are in Maine?
951 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 — WIC operates statewide in Maine. See the Maine WIC agency listing for the application portal and phone number.
Where can I use SNAP / EBT in Maine?
1,370 retailers accept SNAP — browse by city or county.
Free school meals in Maine?
Yes. 597 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 a free food-assistance directory. 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 →