Free School Meals
The link below can be used to check eligibility for your child and to register.

Alternatively, contact DCC free school meals on 01629 536481. Registration is confidential, and will not affect any other benefits you are claiming.

Derbyshire County Council Free School Meal application

In June 2026 a letter was sent to all parents and carers whose children receive Free School Meals (FSM) regarding the changes to FSM from September 2026. Please see the poster below and use the link above to apply for free school meals via Derbyshire County Council. 

Additional Support

The following provide food parcels for families in need:

Glossopdale Foodbank

Need a Food Parcel and in financial hardship?

Food parcels can be collected from one of these places:

Glossop Children's Centre, off Victoria St, Glossop,

SK13 8HZ

Mondays to Fridays  9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

(closed weekends and bank holidays)

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Hadfield Children's Centre, off Queen’s St, Hadfield, SK13 2DW

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 – 11

(closed bank holidays)

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The Community Pantry, Winster Mews, Gamesley, SK13 OLU

Tuesdays to Fridays 10.00 to 3.00.

(closed bank holidays and weekends)

If you are housebound and in need of a parcel, please contact 07789 191560 or send a message through the Facebook page: Glossopdale Foodbank 

Hardship and Emergency Funds

Please see details below of the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund, which provides emergency funding for families in need:

DCC Discretionary Fund

There is also a household fund to support families in need with food, energy, water bills and the cost of living:

DCC Household Support Fund

Advice and Guidance

The Citizens Advice Bureau offers expert advice and guidance for families to support their spending and access grants to help with household bills:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/get-help-paying-your-bills/grants-and-benefits-to-help-you-pay-your-energy-bills/