How to apply for free school lunches.
Free school lunches are available for children who are age under 19 at the start of the academic year (i.e. 1st September) and meet the eligibility criteria.

If you are claiming or have parents who are claiming certain benefits you may qualify for assistance.

The qualifying benefits are:

Income Support or
Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or
Child Tax Credit but not entitled to working tax credit & annual income is below £15,575 (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) or
Guarantee element of state pension credit or
Support under part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999

To find out if you are eligible for help, please contact the Education Welfare Benefits Service or ask at your childs school.