almonry

/ˈælmənri/
noun
  1. A place where alms (money, food, or other aid) are given to the poor, especially one attached to a church or monastery.
    • The almonry at the abbey distributed clothing and food every Sunday.
    • Visitors can still see the ruins of the medieval almonry near the cathedral.
    • The church's almonry was run by volunteers who collected donations for the homeless.
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