Now when I re-read your post, I see no confusion there. I somehow overlooked the bit about blogging the story. Thanks for bringing it to my notice.
The meaning of alms: money or food given to poor people. I used that specific word because I'm not comfortable using the word begging.
I may just create a blog post on this. Thanks for the upvote and following you too. :)
I hope you do @knowledge1, and if you do, post the link here and I will know. :)