Many parents of school-aged children will likely have asked themselves whether school dinners or packed lunches work out cheaper, especially in light of the cost-of-living crisis.
Depending on the age of your child and your financial situation, your child might qualify for free school meals. This can make a big difference to your bank balance at a time when food prices and the average cost of school lunches are on the rise. But if your child doesn’t qualify, you might be wondering whether you could save money by sending them into school with a packed lunch.
