helping

noun3

1. •
   The act of giving aid or assistance (to).

   • She finds great joy in helping people.
2. •
   A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself.

   • She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream.
3. •
   (figurative) An amount or quantity.

   • Wayne Rooney marked his England return with the goal that secured a place in Euro 2012's last eight - but it was a rough passage eased by helpings of good fortune and controversy against Ukraine. — 2012