Maine Snap EBT
Welcome to SNAP EBT information page for the state of Maine.
Maine SNAP assists low-income Maine people in purchasing a sufficient supply of nutritious food. The program assists families with children, the elderly, people with disabilities, the homeless, and individuals who are already on welfare.
Benefits are issued electronically, and you will be handed a plastic card known as the “Pine Tree Card,” to which benefits will be issued and accessible electronically.
Amazon, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Hannaford to Go, Shaw’s, and Walmart accept SNAP benefits.
List of Online Retailers
Below is a list of SNAP EBT retailers for the state of Maine:
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Costco
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Go-Puff
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Target
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
- Hannaford
- Little Ridge Farm
- New Spoke Farm
- Rustic Roots Farm
- Shaws
- Tozier’s Family Market
Issuance Schedule for Maine EBT Snap
Benefits are made available from the 10th to the 14th of every month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s birth date:
- Birth day ends in : 0 or 9 = benefits available on the 10th of the month
- Birth day ends in: 1 or 8 = benefits available on the 11th of the month
- Birth day ends in: 2 or 3 = benefits available on the 12th of the month
- Birth day ends in: 4 or 7 = benefits available on the 13th of the month
- Birth day ends in: 5 or 6 = benefits available on the 14th of the month
For example, if you were born on the 10th, 20th, or 30th of a month, you would receive benefits on the 10th of the month. If you were born on the 1st, 11th, 21st, or 31st of a month, you would receive benefits on the 11th of the month.
Picture of Snap EBT Card
Wondering what snap card looks like. Below is a sample picture.
This state EBT program is also known by these names:
Food Supplement Program
Maine EBT Card
Contact Information
Maine Snap Website
The website is https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/food-supplement
Maine Snap Phone Number
The phone number is +800-442-6003
Maine Local Office Location
Click Here to view office locations.
EBT Website
The website is https://www.pinetreecard.com/meebtclient/
Maine EBT Phone Number
The phone number is +800-477-7428
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is SNAP per month in Maine?
Depending on household size, income, and permissible deductions, SNAP payments may differ from family to family. For instance, a family of three with no income may be eligible for up to $740 in monthly benefits or $440 if the family makes $1,000 in net monthly income.
How do I use my EBT card to make a withdrawal in Maine?
When prompted, enter your PIN, then choose “withdraw” from the “checking” account. Choose the desired dollar amount. Take your card, cash, and receipt with you.
Can I use my Maine EBT card elsewhere?
Yes. All 50 states allow you to use your SNAP benefits.