How to Apply for WIC in Maine

Step-by-Step Guide

📅 Last reviewed: May 4, 2026 · Last updated: May 4, 2026

Maine offers an online WIC application.

Apply online at www.maine.gov → or call 1-800-437-9300 to schedule your first appointment.

Maine WIC Agency

Agency Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Phone 1-800-437-9300

Website Official Maine WIC Site

Available

Online Application

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Telehealth Appointments

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Benefits if Approved

Applying for WIC in Maine

Maine WIC offers an online contact form to request an appointment, as well as direct phone access to local agencies. After submitting the online form or calling, a WIC staff member will contact you to schedule your first appointment. Benefits are issued the same day if you are found eligible and bring all required documents.

Step 1: Submit the Online Form or Call Your Local Agency

Submit an appointment request at maine.gov/wic contact form — a WIC staff member will call you to schedule your first appointment. You can also call your local WIC agency directly or reach the statewide line at 1-800-437-9300. Find your nearest clinic at maine.gov/wic.

Step 2: Gather Your Documents

Proof of identity for each person applying (driver's license, birth certificate, passport, or immunization records)
Proof of Maine residency (utility bill, lease, or addressed mail with a Maine address)
Proof of income for the last 30 days (pay stubs, employer letter) — not required if enrolled in MaineCare, SNAP, or TANF
Proof of MaineCare, SNAP, or TANF enrollment (if applicable)

Check maine.gov/wic for Maine WIC's current application checklist to make sure you have everything ready before your appointment.

Step 3: Attend Your Appointment

Your first appointment takes approximately one hour. WIC staff will check your income, residency, and identification, then conduct a health assessment including height, weight, hemoglobin (iron) screening, and a brief review of your health history and diet. Nutrition education is provided at every appointment. WIC staff pride themselves on providing timely, nonjudgmental support. Free language interpretation is available — contact your clinic in advance to arrange.

Step 4: Receive Your eWIC Card and Set Up the Bnft App

If eligible, you will receive your eWIC card loaded with your first month's food benefits the same day. Download the WICShopper app to identify approved foods at grocery stores. To use your fruit and vegetable benefits at Maine farms and farmers' markets, also download the Bnft app or visit mybnft.com to set up your account and generate a barcode — farmers cannot accept the eWIC card directly.

Ongoing Support

Regular WIC appointments are required to continue receiving benefits. Follow-up nutrition appointments can often be completed by phone. Your WIC office will advise you on the recertification schedule, which varies by participant category. Ask your WIC nutritionist about breast or chest pump availability and FMNP summer benefits at your first visit.

Application FAQ — Maine WIC

Yes. Maine WIC has an online contact form at maine.gov/wic where you can submit a request and a WIC staff member will call you to schedule your first appointment. You can also call your nearest local WIC agency directly or reach the statewide line at 1-800-437-9300.

Bring proof of identity for each person applying (driver's license, birth certificate, passport, or immunization records), proof of a Maine address (utility bill, lease, or addressed mail), and proof of income for the last 30 days. Income documentation is not required if your household is enrolled in MaineCare, SNAP, or TANF — bring proof of that enrollment instead. Check maine.gov/wic for the current application checklist.

Yes. Maine WIC has maintained phone and remote appointment options. Contact your local agency to ask about available formats for your initial and follow-up appointments. Your first appointment typically takes about one hour regardless of format.

After receiving your eWIC card, download the free Bnft app or visit mybnft.com to create an account. Link your eWIC card to the account and generate a unique barcode before visiting a farm or farmers' market. Present the barcode to the farmer — they cannot scan your eWIC card directly. Maine CDC has guides available at maine.gov/wic to walk you through the setup.

Contact a Maine WIC local agency with your out-of-state WIC certification documents. WIC staff will verify your existing certification and transfer your benefits to Maine. You can find your nearest local agency at maine.gov/wic or by submitting the online contact form to be connected to the right office.