- Free School Meals - Did you know that all children in primary 1 to 5 receive universal free school meals? If you meet the income-based eligibility criteria, however, you still need to register so you don’t risk losing out on other benefits, such as meal payments during holidays.
- Love Food Hate Waste - Did you know that the average family of four can save just over £60 per month by reducing their food waste. Love Food Hate Waste has lots of useful tips on how to make your weekly shop go further.
- Flexible Food Fund - Are you struggling to put food on the table? The Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund (ABFFF) could help. The fund tackles financial insecurity for people across Argyll and Bute and when you apply you’ll also be considered for a Crisis Grant to meet any immediate needs for help with daily living expenses.
- Recipe ideas - Love Food Hate Waste - Are you looking for some low-cost meals to feed the family? Love Food Hate Waste has lots of delicious recipe ideas to help keep your pocket and your belly full.
- Find your nearest food bank Did you know there are 16 food banks and other community food organisations in Argyll and Bute?
- How to cut your energy bills (BBC News) - The BBC has produced some tips on how to cut your energy bills. For example did you know it costs 6p to cook a baked potato in the microwave for 10 minutes, compared to 51p for cooking it in an oven for 90 minutes?
- Budget Meals Plans (BBC Food) - BBC Food has some great suggestions for budget meal plans
- Save money on your weekly shop (BBC News) - Some tips on how to save money on your weekly food shop?
Feeding yourself and your family
The cost of living crisis means that more and more people are struggling to look after themselves and their family. This page will provide you with useful tips and links to help you feed yourself and your family on budget, and cut down on food waste.