This is the 2450th most frequent Japanese word.
与える
To give, grant, or provide.
Here, "与える" is used in the context of providing or giving something (food, in this case) to someone or something.
彼はその子猫に食事を与えました。
He gave food to the kitten.
In this sentence, "与える" has the nuance of offering or presenting something intangible (ideas or thoughts).
これらの問題は多くの考える材料を与えてくれる。
These questions provide much to think about.
"与える" is used here to describe the act of imparting or sharing concepts or information (lessons derived from experience).