Apply online for free school meals
P1-5: All pupils in P1 to P5 receive a free school meal as well as those families on qualifying benefits.
Where a pupil is in P1 to P5 and parents meet the eligibility criteria, the parent should apply for free school meals in order to receive free breakfast club and holiday food payments. Those that are eligible will also receive a clothing grant payment.
P6-7: Parents/carers in receipt of Scottish Child Payment with children in P6 and P7 also qualify for free school lunches.
Parents who receive Scottish Child Payment but not clothing grants should apply using the online free school meals/clothing grant form via the link given above.
To check whether or not you are eligible for a free school meal and clothing and footwear grant, please refer to the criteria listed.
If you are in receipt of Child Benefit and one of the following benefits you may be able to claim free school meals for your child:
Pupils are eligible in their own right to apply for free school meals if they are aged 16-18 and in receipt of one of the benefits noted above.
We cannot pay a grant for children attending nursery. Parents of children at nursery should not apply for a free school meal.
Education
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: freeschoolmeals@clacks.gov.uk