Free School Meals

Parents who are on low income can apply for free school meals for their children.

Children whose parents receive the following support payments are entitled to receive free school meals:

  • Income Support;
  • Income Based Jobseekers Allowance;
  • Income Related Employment and Support Allowance;
  • support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999; or
  • Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) that as of  April 2012 does not exceed £16,190.
  • The Guaranteed element of pension credit

To apply you will need to complete our free school meals application form or contact us on the number below for more details.

To get help with the form you can visit your local life centre.  

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Contact Details

Benefits
E-mail benefits@wigan.gov.uk
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8.00 to 18.00 Saturday 8.00 to 12.30
Phone Number 01942 828644
Textphone (Minicom) 01942 828725
Address By Post: Citizen support Services, PO Box 100, Wigan. WN1 3DS
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