Oh, you're saying that since WWII is too old to use as an example then how about something more recent:
In the early 60s Charleston, S.C. was hit by a hurricane. I was stationed there and the Navy volunteered its services for the clean-up effort.
While the cameras were on, the Red Cross was "giving" coffee to everyone. As soon as the press left they started charging $1.00 per cup. This was early 60s $s.
Way to go "Red Cross!"
( I won't even mention the recent corruption and fraud charges against the exaulted "Red Cross," OK? )
Okay, I was in Charleston in '89 during Hugo. The ARC was first to Charleston; beating FEMA by a good three days. I don't recall ARC charging anyone for anything.
The only charity that did better than ARC was NMCRS (Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society), who were cutting $1,000 checks to families.
Methinks silentknight protests too loudly.