"The Ford Times" (England) Supplement to the July-August 1941 Issue

Summary

During World War II, Ford Motor Company and many of its global subsidiaries and dealers donated hundreds of emergency food vans to Great Britain. Following aerial bombings in Germany's Blitz campaign, these vans traveled to attacked areas and offered survivors the comforts of a cup of tea and a hot meal. The vans provided food for schoolchildren as well.

During World War II, Ford Motor Company and many of its global subsidiaries and dealers donated hundreds of emergency food vans to Great Britain. Following aerial bombings in Germany's Blitz campaign, these vans traveled to attacked areas and offered survivors the comforts of a cup of tea and a hot meal. The vans provided food for schoolchildren as well.

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Subject Date

July 1941-August 1941

Collection Title

Henry Ford Office Papers 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.285.169

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

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