a portion of food or the like given to a needy person, as a beggar.

press release.

any printed, typed, mimeographed, or photocopied copy of information, as a speech, policy statement, or fact sheet given to reporters, attendees at a meeting, or the like.

anything given away for nothing, as a free sample of a product by an advertiser.

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alms , donation , free meal , gift , grant , benefaction , beneficence , charity , contribution , offering , subscription , aid , dole , public assistance , welfare