Bonnenallerlei
Below you can see three “Bonnenallerlei” documents from April 1945. The war was nearing its end, but Dordrecht was still dealing with the aftermath of the Hunger Winter. The documents were printed by the Schefferdrukkerij in Wijnstraat. They provide information about the current ration coupons, as well as general announcements. For example, there is a notice about Swiss donations. During the winter of 1945, the Netherlands received support from Sweden and Switzerland. These countries, through food transports organized by the Red Cross, aimed to alleviate the food problems faced by the thousands of Dutch people, especially in western Netherlands. Dordrecht also had significant issues with food supply. Many residents were struggling, and even the mass feeding kitchens could only provide food to the population with great difficulty. Even after liberation, obtaining groceries remained challenging. It is almost unimaginable for us today to comprehend what it means to experience hunger.
