Oldham free school meals – are you eligible? Information for Oldham School Pupils

 

Oldham Council is urging families to check whether they are eligible for free school meals for the next academic year in September 2020.

 

The Coronavirus Pandemic has left many families with different financial situations than before. The worry is that more children will be left facing hunger and malnutrition because parents and guardians are struggling financially and aren’t aware of what they are eligible to claim.

 

Free school meal vouchers are now available over the summer school holidays and you’ll need to contact your local school by Friday 10 July 2020 to claim them. 

 

You don’t need to make a separate claim for free school meals if you are already in receipt or have applied for Housing Benefit or help with your Council Tax. Oldham Council will use the information and evidence we have already provided to confirm yourentitlement to free school meals. 

 

If you live outside the borough (except Manchester) and your child goes to an Oldham school. Then you will need to apply through your local council in the area where you live. 

 

If people are resident in Manchester but their child attends an Oldham school, please complete the Free School Meals application form. For more information, and to access the form, visit www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200231/education_grants_and_allowances/161/free_school_meals

 

For any queries about free school meals you can contact the Council on 0161-770-6688 or emailbenefits@oldham.gov.uk