Free School Meals

Who is eligible for free school meals?

Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:

  • Universal Credit with a household income of less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get).
  • Income-Based Jobseekers' Allowance.
  • Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance.
  • Child Tax Credit, not entitled to Working Tax Credit and household income less than £16,190.
  • Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
  • Guarantee element of State Pension Credit.
  • Income Support.
  • Working Tax Credit 'run on' – the payment you receive for a further four weeks after you finish work.

Online claims can be made at:

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/free-school-meals/

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