Highland Council inviting applications for free school meals and school clothing grant

Highland Council is now accepting applications for free school meals and assistance with school clothing for the 2022/23 academic year.

The clothing grant is £140 for primary school children and £150 for those in secondary school and it is paid directly into the recipient's bank account.

In order to be eligible for the payments, households must be in receipt of a benefit such as Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance or Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit.

Evidence of income and a bank account must be submitted with the application

A Highland Council spokesman said: "Please note that we cannot advise of the date you will receive your clothing grant, but we will deal with your application as soon as possible."

To apply, click here.

If you need assistance, email: clothingandmeals@highland.gov.uk

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