SNAP · Maine
Maine SNAP: Maine EBT Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Maine, SNAP is called Food Supplement Program and benefits load on the Maine EBT Card. 147,218 people were on SNAP in Maine in July 2026, down 9.7% from July 2025 (163,108). 1,350 stores in the state take SNAP.
Maine SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Maine EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PINn/d — call 2-1-1
- Food Supplement Program help lineApplications, interviews, case questionsn/d — call 2-1-1
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
When benefits arrive
We could not confirm Maine's current deposit days against the state's own page, so we do not show a table. Your approval notice and the EBT line have your date.
How to find your deposit dayIncome limits in Maine
Maine uses a gross income limit of 200% of the poverty line for most households, under a state option called broad-based categorical eligibility. Households under that limit do not face the federal net income or asset tests.
| People | Gross limit (200%) | Net limit (poverty line) | Maximum SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,660 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 | $3,608 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 | $4,554 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 | $5,500 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $6,448 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $7,394 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $8,340 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $9,288 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
No asset limit for most households in Maine under its broad-based rule.
Estimate your benefit for MaineMaine rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. No soda or candy restriction for Maine on the USDA list.No restriction listed
- Hot meals at restaurants. Maine does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Maine has no time limit waiver areas in the first quarter of FY2027, so the 3-month limit applies statewide to adults it covers.Details
- Summer EBT for kids. Maine took part in Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) in 2026.Details
Utility allowances
Instead of adding up each bill, SNAP counts a set utility amount. A higher amount can raise the benefit.
| Area | Heating or cooling | Basic or limited | Phone only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | $1,096 | $598 | n/d |
Where to use EBT in Maine
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 22 stores that take SNAP online in Maine:
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dharma Farm
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Frith Farm
- Gopuff
- Hannaford
- Little Ridge Farm
- New Spoke Farm
- Rustic Roots Farm
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Shaws
- Target
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Maine?
Maine EBT Card. The program is called Food Supplement Program.
What is the SNAP income limit in Maine for 4 people?
$5,500 a month gross (200% of the poverty line) and $2,750 net, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
How do I check my EBT balance in Maine?
Call the number on the back of your card or look at your last receipt. We could not confirm the state EBT number with two sources (n/d).
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Maine?
No soda or candy restriction for Maine on the USDA list.
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated November 24, 2025); USDA, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memo (signed August 21, 2026; in effect October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027); USDA, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility chart (June 2026); USDA, Standard Utility Allowances by state, FY2026 table; USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA SNAP Data Tables, persons participating (data as of October 9, 2026); USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA, ABAWD time limit waiver status, FY2027 first quarter (in effect October 1, 2026); USDA, Summer EBT participating areas (page updated August 14, 2026).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.