Hull says you can qualify for free school meals if you receive one of a set list of benefits. The main qualifying benefits are below.
| Qualifying benefit | Notes |
|---|---|
| Income Support | |
| Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance | |
| Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA-IR) | |
| Universal Credit | Only if the household is earning less than £7,400 per year |
| Asylum seekers receiving support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 | |
| Guaranteed element of State Pension Credit | |
| Child Tax Credit | Only if annual income is no more than £16,190 as assessed by the Inland Revenue |
| Working Tax Credit run-on | Paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit |
Hull also says that if you’re in receipt of Working Tax Credit, you will not be eligible, except for the 4-week run-on period. If you think you qualify, you can apply online.