There has been a rise in schools using Department of Education funding to pay for breakfast clubs due to increases in the cost of living.
The figure was revealed in an Education Authority (EA) report into the Extended Schools Programme funding.
It is provided to schools in relatively disadvantaged areas to pay for extra support for pupils and families.
Post-pandemic, there was also a rise in schools paying for extra health and fitness activities and counselling.
During the 2022-2023 school year, a number of schools have decided to offer more pupils free meals in response to rises in the cost of living.
