almswomen
Almswomen are women who receive alms, which are charitable donations, typically in the form of money or food, given to the poor or needy. Historically, the term almswoman often referred to women who were recipients of regular, institutionalized charity, such as those living in almshouses. Almshouses were charitable institutions founded to provide housing and support for elderly or impoverished individuals.
The concept of alms giving itself is deeply rooted in religious and moral traditions across many cultures
The provision of alms to almswomen was often managed by religious orders, charitable guilds, or wealthy benefactors.