Meanings of mere almsgiving in English

I felt that here was a call for something more than mere almsgiving-thecharity of a day.

In that charity, also, which far surpasses mere almsgiving, however liberal, the charity of the gospel, our friend was conspicuous.

The Rabbis have always taught that kindness is more than the mere almsgiving of charity, for it includes pleasant words with the more substantial help.