Use self-calculating forms to find out if you may be eligible for food supplements and to estimate your monthly benefit amount.
DHHS posts an application form, a link to the rules they follow, and other basic information about the program.
Helping Seniors and People with Disabilities Get the Food they Need to Stay Healthy
Some people who were denied Food Supplement benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) in the past are now eligible.
A helpful online calculator will provide you with an estimate of the dollar amount you could receive each month to help you buy food, if you are eligible.
Did you know My Maine Connection lets you apply for Department of Health and Human Services benefits online? If you are already receiving MaineCare, DEL, MaineRx, the Food Supplement Program (formerly Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy...
Detailed information about how the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formerly food stamps program) works in Maine.
Some basics about using your EBT card.
More detailed Q & A for EBT card users.
Your family may be eligible for this benefit if you are working at least 30 hours per week or 20 hours a week if a child under 6 is at home.