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with the Salvation Army to undertake the provision of the necessary
meals at the same charge per meal as that made by the London
County Council.
In addition to the above services the Committee provided in
association with the various Voluntary Organisations numerous social
and recreational facilities for the aged during the year.
Invalid Kitchens of London
Aged persons, who were unable by reason of sickness and infirmity
to attend one of the Meal Centres run by the various voluntary
organisations, were supplied with a meal delivered at their home.
This is, however, a restricted service and there is often a waiting
list of applicants.
The Council made a substantial grant to the Invalid Kitchens
of London in respect of this service. 11,254 meals were supplied
during 1954.