diff --git a/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm b/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
index 5f603fae34fd..a28dfeb7c3ab 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
@@ -449,7 +449,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(slot_equipment_priority, list(
 	if(!item)
 		return FALSE //Grab processing has a chance of returning null
 
-	if(item.too_heavy_to_throw())
+	if(item.too_heavy_to_throw() && !(a_intent == I_HELP && Adjacent(target)))
 		to_chat(src, SPAN_DANGER("You try to throw \the [item] with a lot of difficulty..."))
 		if(do_after(src, 2 SECONDS))
 			to_chat(src, SPAN_DANGER("<font size=4>Your grip slips and \the [item] falls onto your foot!</font>"))
diff --git a/html/changelogs/FootSaving.yml b/html/changelogs/FootSaving.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..63d9b5555722
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/FootSaving.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: TheGreyWolf
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - rscadd: "Cargo packages and other heavy objects can now be put beside you without risking the health of your foot."