Glasgow parents could get £82.50 for kids meals over summer
Advice Direct Scotland said households may be eligible to receive extra payments over the upcoming school holidays to cover the cost of their children's meals.
The charity said those who have not yet applied, should do so before the beginning of the school holidays later this month.
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For children in Glasgow, the city council has announced that the total payment for each eligible child over the summer holidays is £82.50.
As of 9 June, the council has also opened applications for further families who don't currently receive this support.
Households who are normally eligible for free school meals during term time should automatically start receiving payments during the holidays.
Alongside this financial support, the council also announced the £2 million Glasgow Holiday Programme initiative in April.
The programme aims to give funding to organisations that provide activities and nutritious food to children up to 18 years old, with the majority of this funding being allocated towards food costs.
Rebecca Fagan, benefit and welfare information officer at Advice Direct Scotland, said: 'Many Scots are facing financial difficulties due to the cost-of-living and energy crises and will be worried about holiday-related expenses on top of rising bills.'
'With the summer holidays approaching fast, it's crucial that families know about the support available to help provide healthy meals for their children.'
To be entitled, a household must be receiving one of the following benefits:
Universal Credit (where monthly earned income is not more than £850)
Income Support
Income-based Job Seeker's Allowance
Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
Depending upon income, some families who receive Child Tax Credit may also be eligible.
Applications can be made through councils or online at mygov.scot. Those unable to fill out the application can contact the team at advice.scot for help, over the phone or online.
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