Free School Meals

During these unprecedented and challenging times some families may have found their circumstances have changed. Families may now find that they are eligible to qualify for Free School Meals for their child.

Qualifying benefits

If you or your partner receive any of the following benefits you can apply for free school meals.

Universal Credit – your household earned annual income must be less than £7,400 after tax and not including any benefits

Income Support

Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance

Income related Employment Support Allowance

Support under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

The guaranteed part of State Pension Credit

Child Tax Credit – with no Working Tax Credit and your annual household income is no more than £16,190 , as assessed by the Inland Revenue

If you think you may be eligible to apply the process is quick and easy. Go to https://liverpool.gov.uk/communities-and-safety/emergency-planning/coronavirus/childcare-hubs-and-education/free-school-meal-vouchers/ where there is more information available and you can apply online.