Study of Alms' pontifical beginning from Avignon, under John XXII papacy, and in the years that follow the first signal of crisis in the beginning of 14th century. There are considered the food helps to the poors, the quantity and quality of these foods, the helps to the religious, pilgrims and poor maids without dowry. There are been used the detailed accounts of Apostolic Chamber from years 1317 to 1324.