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Salvation Army serving school meals, Lincolnshire
Salvation Army serving soup and snacks to schoolchildren in Crowland, Lincolnshire, 28 January 1981. The children's school dinners had been discontinued due to government cuts. Date: 1981
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1981 Catering Crowland Cuts Cutting Dinners Eighties Kitchen Lincolnshire Meals Salvation Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schools Serving Snacks Soup Discontinued January
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In this powerful and poignant image captured in 1981, we see the Salvation Army stepping in to fill a crucial gap left by government cuts to school meal programs. The scene depicts members of the Salvation Army serving soup and snacks to schoolchildren in Crowland, Lincolnshire, who had been left without their usual hot meals due to budget reductions.
The children, dressed in their school uniforms, eagerly line up for a warm meal provided by these compassionate volunteers. Their faces reflect both hunger and gratitude as they receive nourishment from those who have stepped up when others have fallen short.
This snapshot serves as a reminder of the vital role that community organizations like the Salvation Army play in supporting vulnerable populations during times of need. It also speaks volumes about the resilience and resourcefulness of individuals coming together to ensure that no child goes hungry.
As we look back on this moment from history, let us be inspired by the selfless actions of those who serve others with compassion and generosity. May it serve as a call to action for all of us to do our part in caring for those most in need within our communities.
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