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Grocery Aid School Essentials Grant 2026

92 replies

Strawbsss · 03/06/2026 17:15

Not to break tradition from the last 2 years.. here we go again 🤍

Post below if you hear back so we can all fret about it again 🫣

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Littlejacksmummy · 02/07/2026 12:17

Same here, unsuccessful :(

Strawbsss · 02/07/2026 12:50

Oh no guys 😢

what time was that? I’ve had nothing yet

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SnappyWasp · 02/07/2026 12:53

Oh no😞 I'm not holding my breath then. I've had nothing yet either but not seen anybody say they have been successful

Beckyy2k7 · 02/07/2026 12:56

Iv not heard yet but I have been unsuccessful the last 2 years so not really hopeful at all :(

Strawbsss · 02/07/2026 12:57

Same, not got it since they did it on a random basis x

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Beckyy2k7 · 02/07/2026 13:00

Yeah I think the new system is ridiculous let’s see how many who didn’t get it last year get it this year I don’t hold out much hope

Amylaura · 02/07/2026 13:04

Not heard anything yet

SnappyWasp · 02/07/2026 13:05

I got it last year but not the year before. I think it is so unfair how they do it now especially when some have had it every year and others haven't had it at all at least before you knew you were guaranteed it. I just used to ask to take my break when the form opened if I was at work. Not holding out hope as usually the successful emails go out first don't they

Laurat1987 · 02/07/2026 13:05

I’m anxiously waiting. Wasn’t successful the past 2 years. I’m hoping for this year. I applied for 3 kids. One going into year 5 then twins going into junior school. My oldest is in secondary school and his uniform is expensive as it is. Fingers crossed 🤞 everyone

Starryleo89 · 02/07/2026 13:06

No news here yet

Kittycaz · 02/07/2026 13:07

I've not heard anything yet either but looks like they're sending emails out today so hopefully we find out soon 🤞🏻 x

Kjwc92 · 02/07/2026 13:16

I heard at 12:10 x

Laurat1987 · 02/07/2026 14:10

Has anyone heard if anyone’s been successful yet? I keep refreshing my email. Nothing for me yet

DreamyWriter · 02/07/2026 14:20

Maybe the ones who haven't got it get told today I haven't heard anything yet

DreamyWriter · 02/07/2026 14:29

Uno you can type into Google groceryaid login and u can get to ur profile to see status it says on mine paid 150 7.7.26 but I haven't had a email to say successful or not yet

Beckyy2k7 · 02/07/2026 14:39

DreamyWriter · 02/07/2026 14:29

Uno you can type into Google groceryaid login and u can get to ur profile to see status it says on mine paid 150 7.7.26 but I haven't had a email to say successful or not yet

I hope that’s not some sort of scam because I just tried and it asks for national insurance info then says email already registered and doesn’t let you do anything

Kittycaz · 02/07/2026 14:41

I've just tried and it says no grants found. I had to make an account. I swear when I applied I didn't have to make an account

Laurat1987 · 02/07/2026 14:41

I did the same too 🤦🏼‍♀️

Strawbsss · 02/07/2026 14:42

Beckyy2k7 · 02/07/2026 14:39

I hope that’s not some sort of scam because I just tried and it asks for national insurance info then says email already registered and doesn’t let you do anything

Yes I’ve just done the same and put my details in!!!

said email already registered 😩 worried now

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Amylaura · 02/07/2026 14:43

Mine shows no grants on my account

Beckyy2k7 · 02/07/2026 14:46

yeah mine says the same I think someone’s just got a load of our information I don’t now why I fell for it cos there’s never been an account before that told you we had it or not 🤦

Strawbsss · 02/07/2026 14:49

Can someone call grocery aid and see if it’s legit? I’m in work so I can’t call and I’m stressed now

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Kittycaz · 02/07/2026 14:51

I've just been on the grocery aid website and there is a link to log in to check the progress of claims and it links to that website. Just weird it's saying no applications 🤦🏻‍♀️

Starryleo89 · 02/07/2026 15:03

Ive never heard of this the last 2 years. It sounds dodgy as hell

DreamyWriter · 02/07/2026 15:12

It isnt dodgy i had a cost of living grant from them back at beginning of year and thats how I signed in to send documents etc thats how I new about it it says 150 paid and the date 7.07.2026 so I dont no if that's the date it goes into bank or not but I haven't had a email yet to say successful or not

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