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A significant part of surviving the Blitz involved finding sustenance. At the outset, individuals generally relied on what they could carry into the shelters, but as the situation evolved, so did the possibilities for nourishment. A network of canteens was established, where women began serving comforting items like tea, cocoa, and soup. Reports from the time describe bustling canteens operating within shelters, serving food at fair prices to those seeking solace amid the storms of war.