You aren't expected to solve everyone else's problems.
Joe is talking to a friend on the phone who informs him that she is having financial problems and cannot afford many groceries this week.
Joe wants to stay positive about the situation.
Joe suggests that she ask her family for some money to hold her over.
Joe tells her not to worry and gives her money for groceries.
Joe's friend has to approach her family for the money which discourages her from getting in such a bind again.
Joe's friend doesn't understand the severity of her failure and risks repeating this behavior.