Glasgow City Council has scrapped school meal debt to help struggling families amid the cost of living crisis.
It is hoped writing off the debt will ease financial pressure on those who just miss out on meeting the criteria for free school meals.
Families will have their debt cancelled if it is above the equivalent of one month's worth of meals, the council said.
The move is expected to cost around £300,000 and will be covered by council reserves.
Last month, the Scottish government released a survey suggesting nearly 60% of students went to bed or school hungry - while 3% said they always went to bed hungry.
