Hot School Meals Programme: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how your child can receive a free hot meal every school day through this national support programme.
This programme provides a daily hot meal to students during the school day at participating schools to support student nutrition.
Who it's for
This scheme is specifically designed for children who attend participating schools. The programme aims to ensure that students in the right educational settings have access to nutritious food while they are in class.
What you get
If your child is in a participating school, they will receive one hot meal every single school day. This provides a consistent, warm meal to help support their energy and wellbeing throughout the academic term.
What it costs you
There is no cost to families for this service. The meals are provided free of charge, meaning there is no financial burden on your household to access this nutritional support for your child.
The catch to know
The most important thing to keep in mind is that not every school is enrolled in the programme yet. Because participation depends on individual school enrollment, you cannot assume your child has access to these meals simply because the programme exists nationally. You must verify the status of your child's specific school to know if they are included.
How to apply
- Contact your child's school administration to ask if they are currently participating in the Hot School Meals Programme.
- If the school is enrolled, ask the school staff for their specific registration process for families.
- Complete any necessary paperwork or digital forms required by the school to finalize your child's participation.
- Confirm with the school once the process is complete so you know exactly when your child can start receiving the meals.