Food reserves and other amenities were stored in a communal depot under committee control. In many localities, the local committee issued its own inconvertible paper money; wages were paid with this money, the size of which was determined by the size of the family. Locally produced goods were free if abundant, or bought at the communal storage.
Food supplies and other necessities were stored in a shared depot under committee management. In many areas, local committees issued their own non-exchangeable paper money; wages were paid using this money, which was determined by family size. Locally produced goods were free if plentiful or purchased from the communal storehouse.