If your child is eligible for Free School Meals, you need to get them registered. This will allow them to get a free meal at school, and school will get extra funding (known as the pupil premium) to support your child’s learning.
To check if your child is eligible, visit: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
If eligible, you can then complete the online Free School Meals application form on the Staffordshire County Council website: https://apps2.staffordshire.gov.uk/web/fsmweb/
There are a number of food banks locally to support those in need. Please visit the links below to find out more:
For low cost, healthy food recipes, the following websites offer some innovative ways to cook on a budget:
There are a number of great apps that can help you cut food waste and save money on food. Check out:
For advice on which food is safe to freeze, visit:
https://realfood.tesco.com/curatedlist/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-freeze.html