Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: "The upper hand (giver) is better than the lower one (receiver)". Muslim Kitab Zakat No. 124
Prophet Muhammad (saw) said, “ And begin (charity) with your dependants; and the upper hand is better than the lower hand.†[Muslim]
Abu Huraira narrated that the Prophet said: The best charity is that which is practiced by a wealthy person. And start giving first to your dependents. (Bukhari)