Posted on: 23rd September 2024
Who can get free school meals?
If your child attends a state school, and you get one or more of the following you can get free school meals:
Universal Credit, and your annual household income is £7,400 per annum (£616 per month) or less after tax, and not including any benefits
Income Support
Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
Support under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act, 1999
Child Tax Credit, provided you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and your annual income is less than £16,190, as assessed by HMRC
Guaranteed Pension Credit
Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
Working Tax Credit run-on paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
To see if you are eligible please apply by clicking on the following link:
https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/schools-education-and-learning/free-school-meals
Further support
The Holiday Activity Fund (HAF) provides holiday activities and food at Easter, Summer and Christmas holiday periods. Eligible benefits related Free School Meal Children can attend these activities free of charge.
The Household support fund can help families who don’t qualify for Free School Meals but are struggling with food costs.