Students who are eligible for Free School Meals are given the cash equivalent of £1.90 per day to spend on a meal. Children who attend nurseries may also be entitled provided that they are in receipt of one of the below qualifying benefits and the establishment signs the application to confirm that the child has a full time place.
All school meals in Glasgow’s primary and secondary schools are provided by Cordia (Services) LLP, part of Glasgow City Council. The dining area in schools is called the Fuel Zone and offers a great value service where pupils can enjoy a tasty and healthy lunch.
| Qualifying Benefits | Clothing Grant | Free Meals |
| Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance | YES | YES |
| Working Tax Credit and the yearly income for your household (before tax) is less than £15,860 but is £7,920 or above for the tax year 2017/2018 | YES | NO |
| Working Tax Credit and the yearly income for your household (before tax) is less than £7,920 for the tax year 2017/2018 | YES | YES |
| Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction | YES | NO |
| Child Tax Credit only and the yearly income for your household (before tax) is less than £16,500 for the tax year 2017/2018 | NO | YES |
| Income-related Employment and Support Allowance | NO | YES |
| Universal Credit with an annual income of £7,320 or less | YES | YES |
| Note: If you receive Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit and either Child Tax Credit only (and your yearly income before tax is less than £16,105) or income-related Employment and Support Allowance, you will be entitled to the Clothing Grant and Free School Meals. | YES | YES |
