GIFTS TO BRITAIN.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 143, 18 June 1940, Page 6

GIFTS TO BRITAIN.

Would it be possible for our general stores. with the permission of the Government, to co-operate in an effort in increase our export of foodstuffs t« Britain? If patriotic bins or boxes wei e placed adjacent to the grocery counters, shoppers desirous of helping in a small way could buv and place therein contributions of suitable Xew Zealand-produced commodities for ultimate shipment to England. Flour, biscuits, condensed milk, packet and tinned foods would probably be suitable goods tor export to provide sustenance for tefugees, soldiers and civilians. A depot for collection, sorting and casing would, I suppose, be necessary and the means would have to be found" to run it. There would also be the expense of shipping. No doubt the help of patriotic workers would reduce expenses by much. Perhaps a slogan and a small collection box attached to the Wn might help. packet of food and threepence." or something of the like, if threepence would be sufficient for these expenses. Such a scheme would, I think, offer an opportunity to a very great number to render a small service in a practical wav. J.M.M.