The vouchers will be sent out via text and email
Peterborough City Council has announced it will be sending half-term supermarket vouchers out to eligible families soon to help them support their children over the school holidays.
The £10 vouchers will be sent out automatically by text and email on Saturday, February 14 using school data and information held by the council.
All vouchers must be activated by 9pm the following day (Sunday, March 15). Any voucher that remains unactivated past this time will be deemed invalid. Activation is done by simply selecting a supermarket to use.
Councillor Katy Cole, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: “We are continuing to do all we can to support families in need of help, which is why I’m delighted that once again we will be providing this worthwhile scheme over the February school break.”
The council warned that it may take up to 9pm on the day the voucher is sent for it to arrive. Parents with more than one eligible child should note that their voucher links will probably arrive separately.
Eligible recipients should wait until Sunday, February 15 to contact the council about any missing vouchers.
It is important to note that any children who become eligible for the period up to and including Sunday February 22 will also receive vouchers if an application has been made.
Cllr Cole said she would “strongly urge” anyone who is eligible for the scheme but has not already signed up to consider doing so as soon as possible.
“The free school meals scheme not only helps families save around £450 a year per child but also helps their child’s primary school receive much-needed additional funding,” she said.
Information about free school meals and how to apply can be found here.