Free school meals and uniform grants

Applications are now open for free school meals and uniform grants for eligible children for the school year beginning September 2021 (2021/22).
You can apply if your son/daughter is in full-time education and if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- Income Support;
- Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance;
- Income Related Employment and Support Allowance;
- Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit with an annual taxable household income of £16,190 or less;
- Universal Credit with net household earnings not exceeding £14,000 per year;
To check your eligibility and for details on how to apply please visit the Education Authority website.
For help and advice, you can contact the Education Authority’s dedicated helpdesk on 028 9041 8044 or email mealsanduniform@eani.org.uk.