School Meals Programme (Primary Schools)
Pupils of public primary schools included in the programme (1,982 schools, school year 2026-2027, ~230,000 pupils)
A free hot meal every day, if the parents/guardians wish
Who can get it
Official evidence · Ν. 4455/2017 άρθρο 12, Ν. 4756/2020 άρθρο 77, Π.Δ. 77/2023· ΟΠΕΚΑ «Σχολικά Γεύματα»: «ζεστών γευμάτων ημερησίως σε μαθητές Δημοτικών Σχολείων» · Checked: 2026-09-29
Official evidence · ΚΥΑ 21363/2026 (ΦΕΚ Β' 5750/22.09.2026) — ένταξη σχολικών μονάδων στο πρόγραμμα «Σχολικά Γεύματα» 2026-2027 · Checked: 2026-09-28
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Usually the details gov.gr already holds about you are enough.
Step by step
- 1
Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes
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- 2
Open the application service
Go to the official pageAuthority: ΟΠΕΚΑ
- 3
Fill in and submit the application
Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- 4
Track your application
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What it is
Pupils of public primary schools included in the programme (1,982 schools, school year 2026-2027, ~230,000 pupils). Application period: school year (registration through the school).
Lifecycle*
ActivePermanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- ΟΠΕΚΑ
- Category
- Education & Scholarships
- Status
- Active
- Type of benefit
- Service / In-kind
Details last verified: 26/09/2026