{"id":158,"date":"2021-05-04T16:31:36","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T15:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/dairsieps\/?page_id=158"},"modified":"2025-08-01T10:52:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:52:34","slug":"free-school-meal-and-clothing-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/dairsieps\/ethos-life-of-the-school\/parents-and-carers\/free-school-meal-and-clothing-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"COST OF LIVING SUPPORT"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nThe cost of living is rising but there is help available. Help is not just for people who are out of work, it is also there for those who are in work and on a low income and some of the support is available to all, without being means tested. For up to date information, please click on the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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UP\u00a0TO DATE INFORMATION<\/a><\/p>\n

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Applications for school clothing grants and free school meals are open for 2025-26. All children in P1-5 get a free lunch but if you are on a low income you can apply for Free School Meals meaning your child gets free milk, a clothing grant and you receive payments over\u00a0 holidays as well. For more, and to find out if you qualify, visit:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
SCHOOL BENEFITS CHECKER<\/a><\/div>\n

The cost of living crisis affects everyone, especially those working but just getting by. If this sounds familiar to you, try using the Fife Benefit checker \u2013 fife.entitledto.co.uk\/home\/start<\/a>\u00a0to see if there\u2019s any support you might be entitled to. You may qualify for more than you think.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t meet the thresholds, there\u2019s still help out there for you. Some of the support on offer anyone can get, such as:<\/p>\n