Benefit claimants could be missing out on 13 freebies from free milk to free food

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Receiving benefits can involve wading through the seemingly endless paperwork and application processes - even though it actually produces a number of positive outcomes.

However, many people may not even know they’re only claiming a fraction of what they could be getting through the benefits system.

In some cases, even just being eligible for a benefit but not receiving it - for example having savings above a certain threshold but fitting every other criteria - can make people eligible for other adjacent benefits like free items or services.

As the cost of living crisis continues, making every penny count has never been more vital. And to help families squeeze the most out of their benefits, Net Mums rounded up 13 little-known freebies claimants can get. Free school meals Families who receive benefits like Universal Credit may be able to claim free school meals for their children.