There was some charitable support at times in history. In the Middle Ages, monasteries often had healing clinics and hospitals, though the hospitals were for t

There was some charitable support at times in history. In the Middle Ages, monasteries often had healing clinics and hospitals, though the hospitals were for the dying, usually. And sometimes food for people in want. Of course, in the Middle Ages, the Church was really part of the government, parallel to the kings, dukes, etc etc. Now medical care has gotten so expensive that it's beyond the capacity of any charity except for isolated cases. Similarly for housing. Food there's some support for.