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Free School Meals

Free school meals are available to families that currently receive one of the following benefits:

  • Income support
  • Income-based jobseeker’s allowance
  • Income-related employment and support allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Pension credit (guarantee credit)
  • Child tax credit 
  • Working Tax Credit run-on
  • Universal Credit

The system for applying for free school meals has changed and been made easier. All you need to do is fill in your application form online or phone the Customer Service Centre and the rest will be done for you. Your application will be processed within 7 days. 

Make sure you apply in time, as free school meals are not backdated.

For more information or to apply please visit Free School Meals at Hertfordshire County Council website.