You apply online using Stoke-on-Trent’s FSM Eligibility Checker. If you’re receiving one of the qualifying benefits, or need to check eligibility as a family with no recourse to public funds, that’s the route to use: Eligibility Checker.
If you’re applying for a free school meal claim for a new school starting in September, Stoke asks that you don’t apply before Thursday 1 August. If you need help or advice, you can email fsm@stoke.gov.uk.