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Free School Meals

Could your child be entitled to Free School Meals?

Did you know you could save up to £495 per year per child on school lunches?

To apply for Free School Meals (FSM) in Sheffield, you can apply online through Sheffield City Council's website, or if you need assistance please call the FSM Helpline on 0114 273 4567 (option 4, then option 3). You will need your child's and your own details, including National Insurance (NI) number, and you can apply for up to five children at once.

Eligibility 

If you have a child attending a Sheffield school or maintained nursery, you may be entitled to free school meals if you receive any of these benefits:

  • Universal Credit 
  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Income-related Employment Support Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit as long as you have a yearly household income of less than £16,190 (as assessed by HM Revenue and Customs) and do not get Working Tax Credit
  • Working Tax Credit run-on 

Full details can be found at Sheffield.gov.uk - School Meals

Applying for Free School Meals

You can apply online via the Sheffield City Council website at Sheffield.gov.uk - School Meals

If you would like any help or support with your application, please call the FSM Helpline on 0114 273 4567 (option 4, then option 3). 

 

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