The Maine CDC Oral Health Program seeks to improve the oral health of Maine people through:
Contact: Oral Health Program Manager Katelyn Christiansen, (207) 446-8145
It is very important to the Maine CDC WIC Program that services are available to all eligible Mainers. Steps are taken to ensure there is no discrimination in accessing services and benefits.
The Maine WIC Program uses the WICShopper app to help you find allowed WIC foods. To ensure this app is current, we are maintaining an APL.
The Maine Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) accepts applications from Maine farmers interested in accepting WIC as a form of payment for WIC authorized fruits and vegetables.
In 2020, the Maine WIC Program began issuing electronic benefit transfers (EBT) instead of checks. Our next phase allowed Maine WIC farmers to redeem EBT using a mobile device.
Maine WIC accepts applications from farmers from Jan 1 to March 31 each year.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a WIC authorized vendor. The Maine Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) accepts applications from stores interested in accepting the Maine WIC Card as a form of payment for WIC authorized foods. This page provides information and guidance about the Maine WIC vendor application and authorization process.
Maine Grocers and Maine Farmers who are authorized by the Maine Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) are referred to as WIC authorized vendors. They are a vital to the WIC Program and help provide nutritious foods to women, infants, and children within their community. We support the consumption of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, and encourage shopping with local WIC authorized farmers.
Learn how to apply to become an authorized vendor and access training materials:
Getting WIC benefits is simple. Call your nearest WIC office to make an appointment or contact us and a WIC staff member will call you to set up an appointment. Your first appointment will take about an hour and can benefit you and your children for the rest of your lives.
