The summary estimates that in Nazi Poland, where this problem is even more acute, about a quarter million Jews, mostly from the small towns, have become homeless refugees because their towns were completely obliterated. These have reached Warsaw, Lodz and other large centers, are unable to proceed further and are deprived of any possibility of earning a livelihood under the Nazis.
Many families are composed of wome and children, whose menfolk are dead or missing, who were crossing by the thousands daily into Russia and formerly were received hospitably but are now encountering difficulties.
As a result of the growing want and suffering among the Jews, under the occupation the Joint Distribution Committee is being requested to ship from the United States “large quantities” of foodstuffs, especially flour, fats, condensed milk and cocoa, and also a great supply of warm underwear, drugs and soap.
Meanwhile the J.D.C. office in Warsaw, praised by all for the spirit of sacrifice displayed by its staff, is continuing to function and its kitchens are the only source of food for thousands. The J.D.C. has been able to open in Warsaw 30 homes for homeless Jewish children and is developing aid to the sick and wounded through the TOZ, Polish Jewish health society.
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