Providing help and creating hope in Maine
Portland, ME – St. Louis and St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Centers, programs of Catholic Charities Maine, announce their participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department.
For further information, please contact St. Louis CDC in Biddeford at (207) 282-3790 or St. Elizabeth’s in Portland at (207) 871-7444.
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Income Eligibility Guidelines
Effective from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017
Eligibility Scale For “FREE” Meals
|
Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Weekly |
|
1 |
15,301 |
1,276 |
638 |
589 |
295 |
|
2 |
20,709 |
1,726 |
863 |
797 |
399 |
|
3 |
26,117 |
2,177 |
1,089 |
1,005 |
503 |
|
4 |
31,525 |
2,628 |
1,314 |
1,213 |
607 |
|
5 |
36,933 |
3,078 |
1,539 |
1,421 |
711 |
|
6 |
42,341 |
3,529 |
1,765 |
1,629 |
815 |
|
7 |
47,749 |
3,980 |
1,990 |
1,837 |
919 |
|
8 |
53,157 |
4,430 |
2,215 |
2,045 |
1,023 |
|
Each Additional Family Member |
5,408 |
451 |
226 |
208 |
104 |
Eligibility Scale For “Reduced-Price” Meals
|
Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Weekly |
|
1 |
21,775 |
1,815 |
908 |
838 |
419 |
|
2 |
29,471 |
2,456 |
1,228 |
1,134 |
567 |
|
3 |
37,167 |
3,098 |
1,549 |
1,430 |
715 |
|
4 |
44,863 |
3,739 |
1,870 |
1,726 |
863 |
|
5 |
52,559 |
4,380 |
2,190 |
2,022 |
1,011 |
|
6 |
60,255 |
5,022 |
2,511 |
2,318 |
1,159 |
|
7 |
67,951 |
5,663 |
2,832 |
2,614 |
1,307 |
|
8 |
75,647 |
6,304 |
3,152 |
2,910 |
1,455 |
|
Each Additional Family Member |
7,696 |
642 |
321 |
296 |
148 |
Please Note: When determining income at the monthly level, please use the following criteria:
Weekly Income x 4.333 weeks
Bi-weekly Income x 2.15 weeks
About Catholic Charities Maine
Since 1966, Catholic Charities Maine has provided high-quality, community-based, social services to people of all faiths, beliefs, and economic backgrounds. As one of the largest human service agencies in the state, we are committed to helping children and adults overcome adversity and achieve self-sufficiency. More than .91 of every dollar we receive goes directly to serving our neighbors in need. To learn more, please visit www.ccmaine.org or call 1-800-781-8550.
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