1. people who give money, food, or other help to the poor as an act of charity

Examples

• The wealthy almsgivers distributed food to the homeless every Sunday.
• Medieval almsgivers often gave charity to earn religious merit.
• The church recognized its most generous almsgivers at the annual ceremony.
• Local almsgivers provided winter coats for needy families.
• The almsgivers established a fund to help struggling students pay for textbooks.
• Throughout history, almsgivers have played an important role in supporting the poor.