Maine Child Nutrition Programs

Maine provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs. Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in Maine.

Child Nutrition Programs in Maine

In Maine the overall contact for the child nutrition program is:

Child and Adult Care Food Program
Division of Contracted Community Services
Department of Health Human Services
State House, Station 11
221 State Street
Augusta, Maine 04333
Phone: 207-287-5060

Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs. For the specific programs in Maine call the contact number above or contact the Maine Department of Education, the Maine Department of Health or the Maine child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.

Child Nutrition Programs in Other States

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Additional Areas of Interest

Maine Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Maine Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

Maine WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Maine Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

Maine Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.

Maine child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Maine Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women. Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.

Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself