It is a given and
it seems obvious that during times of war that some luxuries may not be
available on the home front. However, one does not normally consider food to be
a luxury. During World War II, it evidently was, at least in Britain . Food
rationing was introduced On This Day in Britain in 1940.
I have to admit,
being in my mid 40’s, I cannot imagine food rationing by the government. So how
does it work? It kind of sounds similar to our old WIC (Women, Infants and
Children) system here in the States. A family was given ration books and
registered at specific participating stores. Stores would receive enough food
to cover those registered. The person/family would go shopping and the shop
clerk would cancel (or stamp) the ration book.
Can YOU recall food rationing? Or any rationing for that
matter? If so, please feel free to add your memories in the comment section
below!
On
This Day is a prompt I started this month to further explore historical events.
I will make every effort to keep events localized to that of my research or
research I am conducting for others. However, from time to time, it will simply
be a subject that captured my attention. Some posts will be brief while others
may be more detailed.
©
Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman, 2015
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