Best Start Foods

Social Security Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. We help the people of Scotland by delivering a range of social security payments.

One of the benefits we deliver is Best Start Foods which is a payment that can help you buy healthy foods like milk or fruit during pregnancy and when your child is under 3. You’ll get the payments on a prepaid card you can use in shops and online.

You may be able to get Best Start Foods for your child even if you cannot get certain benefits because of your immigration status or because you do not have a status.

To find out more, or apply for any of our benefits, you can phone one of our advisors. For other contact options and support, please see our website.