How much is Best Start Foods worth?
Best Start Foods is paid through a pre-paid mastercard. The card will be topped up automatically every four weeks.
You will get:
- £4.25 per week if you are pregnant
- £8.50 per week for each baby under 1 year old
- £4.25 per week for each child aged over 1 but under 3 (or under 4 if you are already getting Healthy Start vouchers)
Best Start Foods and other benefits
Best Start Foods will not count as income when working our your entitlement to other benefits.