In this speech, Addams tells the alumnae of the University of Michigan at the Chicago College club, how they can help with the food shortage crisis by conserving food and understanding the production of food.
Addams tells Van Winkle that she will donate past expenses incurred in speaking for the Food Administration and will keep better records going forward.
Addams explains her plans for the lecture on food conservation and encloses a copy of what she generally speaks about. She also plans to publish her lecture.
Addams discusses changes in the government's view about the common good that have translated into effort to bring food security to larger populations. She features the efforts women have made to conserve food. The speech was given at the General Federation of Women's Clubs Conference.
