In many Christian churches a basket with a long handle is used to collect this.
In Hinduism, the central items of this action are called bhiksha. Vaishyas and kshatriyas may not be recipients of this action, while brahmans can be under certain circumstances. The Mishneh Torah lists eight levels of this action, the last being this action performed simply out of pity. Zen monks practice takuhatsu to encourage others to perform this action. This action is required at Purim for Jews in the mishloach manot and at the end of Ramadan for Muslims to help others celebrate Eid al-Fitr. In many Christian churches a basket with a long handle is used to collect this. For 10 points, name this action mandated in zakat, the third pillar of Islam, the act of donating to the poor.
In Hinduism, the central items of this action are called bhiksha.
almsgiving [or giving alms; accept descriptive answers like giving food to the poor or donating to the poor before the end; accept obvious equivalents; prompt on "charity"]