Free School Meals Provision
Last update: 2025-01-20
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Household Support Fund Family Vouchers - Overview
Extended Family Voucher scheme |
Following the school-led distribution of Family Vouchers for families of children eligible for free school meals, the extended Family Voucher scheme is now open.
The scheme is open to low-income families with children who do not qualify for benefits-related free school meals and therefore did not receive a voucher from their school this winter. Their total household earned income, in the month before applying, needs to be £1,800 or less. Eligible families will receive a £50 voucher for each eligible child.
The scheme will remain open until Friday 28th February 2025. Due to limited funding, the Household Support Fund Family Vouchers may close earlier than this, if all the funds have been given out.
To find out more about who is eligible to apply, and how to make your application for a payment, visit www.portsmouth.gov.uk/householdsupportfund and follow the link to the application form.
Any families that are unable to complete an application online and upload copies of their evidence documents, can get support by calling our dedicated Household Support Fund Helpline on 023 9268 8010.
Anyone applying by phone, will need to bring their evidence documents to the Civic Offices to be scanned.
Families are not eligible to apply for children who were receiving free school meals and received the Christmas voucher from their school.
Please view the FAQ and eligibility checker to answer any questions about the scheme.
Applications must be received by Friday 28th February 2025, although the scheme may close earlier if all funds have been given out.
