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Programs in Maine
Maine programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
In Maine, SNAP is called Food Supplement.
Food Supplement helps eligible households buy food using an EBT card.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
WIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhone
Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Maine Department of Education
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer
Also: SUN Bucks
In Maine, Summer EBT is called SUN Bucks.
SUN Bucks gives eligible school-age children a summer grocery benefit, with many children enrolled automatically.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaper
Maine Department of Education
National School Lunch Program
The National School Lunch Program helps schools serve meals to eligible students.
Ways to apply:Paper
Checked on October 8, 2026
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