Helping with the allotment? (6)
I believe the answer is:
ration
I believe this is a double definition.
'helping' is the first definition.
(a ration is a serving or helping)
'allotment?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
'with the' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for ration that I've seen before include "Restricted share" , "Fixed amount allotted" , "Portion, share" , "Fixed restricted allowance" , "A fixed allowance in times of scarcity" .)