For the record this one I prefer:
suc·cor
/ˈsəkər/
noun
noun: succour
1.
assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.
synonyms:aid, help, a helping hand, assistance; More
verb
verb: succour
1.
give assistance or aid to.
"prisoners of war were liberated and succored"
synonyms:help, aid, bring aid to, give/render assistance to, assist, lend a (helping) hand to;