Cost of Living
The cost of living is increasing in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK. There is help available for families and individuals from Fife Council and other sources. This support is not just for people who are out of work but also for families and individuals who are working.
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 holidays as well. For more, and to find out if you qualify, visit www.fife.gov.uk/schoolbenefits
Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods are payments that help towards the costs of being pregnant or looking after a child. Click the link to see more information- https://www.mygov.scot/best-start-grant-best-start-foods
The Best Start payments are part of the 5 family payments you may be able to get from Social Security Scotland, along with Scottish Child Payment.
Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children, young people and families in Fife. No need to book, no criteria, free for all. Please click the link for more details. Click the link for more information- http://www.fife.gov.uk/cafeinc
There is also lots of help for transport, money advice and energy. Please see the links below.
- free bus travel for under 22s – Support with transport costs | Cost of Living Support (fife.scot)
- Café Inc lunch clubs and community fridges/pantries – Support with food | Cost of Living Support (fife.scot)
- free period products – Supporting your health | Cost of Living Support (fife.scot)
- money advice – Increase your income | Cost of Living Support (fife.scot)
- mortgage support – Support with your home | Cost of Living Support (fife.scot)
- advice on fuel and energy costs – Support with heating & utility costs | Cost of Living Support (fife.scot)
- Cosy Kingdom offer free and impartial energy and debt advice service available to all tenants and homeowners across Fife: 01592 807930 (Mon-Fri 10-3), or email info@cosykingdom.org.uk
- Scottish Welfare Fund provides a safety net for vulnerable people on low incomes by providing Community Care Grants and Crisis Grants: 0300 555 0265 (Mon-Fri 9-2:30)
Please come forward if you need any help. Mrs Shafren and Mr Pitblado would be able to provide advice about Cost of Living Support and the Cost of the School Day.
