Free School Meals can lead to a large saving each year, parents of primary school children can potentially save £361 and parents of secondary pupils can potentially save £370.

Children who are eligible for free School Meals on financial grounds, also receive £2.50 per day holiday food payments for each of the main school holidays. This is around £162 per child per year.

 

For more information: Free school meals | Dumfries and Galloway Council

Budgeting, Finance, Money, Support
05th May 2025