How to Apply for WIC in Maine

Maine WIC is delivered by 8 local partner agencies rather than a single state office, so applying starts with reaching the agency that serves your county. Submit the online contact form at maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/healthy-living/wic/get-support/contact-us-form, and a WIC staff member will call you to set up your first appointment. You can also call your local WIC agency directly or reach the statewide line at 1-800-437-9300 (or 207-287-3991). Find your nearest clinic at maine.gov/wic.

Before Your Appointment

• 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 showing a Maine address
• Proof of income for the last 30 days — recent pay stubs or an employer letter. Not required if your household is enrolled in MaineCare, SNAP, or TANF; bring that enrollment documentation instead
• For infants and children — birth certificate or hospital record, plus immunization records if available

Check maine.gov/wic for the current application checklist to confirm you have everything ready before your appointment.

What Happens at Your Appointment

Your first appointment takes about an hour. WIC staff check your income, residency, and identification, then complete a health assessment — height, weight, an iron (hemoglobin) screening, and a brief review of your nutrition and health history. Nutrition education is part of every visit. If you're approved, your eWIC card is loaded with your first month of food benefits the same day. Free language interpretation is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, French, Lingála, Portuguese, Spanish, and Somali — contact your clinic in advance to arrange it.

Recertification in Maine

Certification periods follow federal guidelines: pregnant participants are certified through delivery, breastfeeding participants for up to a year postpartum, non-breastfeeding postpartum participants for six months, and children annually. Your local agency notifies you when recertification is due, and follow-up nutrition appointments can often be completed by phone — ask your WIC office what's available in your area.

Moving To or From Maine

If you're moving to Maine from another state, contact a local Maine WIC agency and bring the Verification of Certification (VOC) form from your previous state. If you're leaving Maine, ask your WIC office for a VOC form before you go so your new state can continue your benefits without starting the certification process over. Your Maine eWIC card only works at authorized vendors within Maine.