helpings

Noun

• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
  • "the helpings were all small"
• plural of helping

Verb

• give help or assistance; be of service
• improve the condition of
• be of use
• abstain from doing; always used with a negative
• help to some food; help with food or drink
• contribute to the furtherance of
• take or use
• improve; change for the better

Synonyms

aid, assist, avail, facilitate, help, help oneself, helping, portion, serve, serving