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| charitable |
generous in donations or benevolent actions for needy persons. [1/3 definitions] |
| charity |
something given to a needy person or persons; alms. [3/5 definitions] |
| dole |
a distribution of food, money, or the like to needy people. [2/4 definitions] |
| food stamp |
a U.S. Government coupon, issued to needy people free or at less than face value, that can be used to buy food. |
| Habitat for Humanity |
a non-profit worldwide housing organization founded in 1976 that recruits volunteers to build houses purchased through interest-free loans by the needy. |
| handout |
a charitable offering of food, clothing, money, or the like to the poor or needy. [1/2 definitions] |
| indigent |
without financial means to live; needy; poor. [1/2 definitions] |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. [1/3 definitions] |
| soup kitchen |
a place where food such as soup is distributed for little or no charge to needy people. |
| welfare |
public or private aid to needy people. [1/2 definitions] |
| welfare work |
the organized efforts of a community, agency, or organization to improve the living conditions and job opportunities of its needy citizens. |
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