Making the most of your money if you have children

Help with food for families

Free school meals

Free school meals are available to some children. You can check if you are eligible on the GOV.UK website.

If you are eligible, you can get an application form from your child's school or nursery. You can find more information on our free school meals web page.

Holiday Activity and Food Programme

If your child has benefits-related free school meals you may be able to get support in school holidays.

This can be support with activities or food.

Find out more about the holiday activity and food programme.

NHS Healthy Start

You may be able to get help to buy healthy food such as fruit, vegetables, or milk if you are:

  • more than 10 weeks pregnant, or
  • have a child under 4 years old

Find out more on the NHS Healthy Start website.

Page last updated: 22 August 2024

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