Abstract: A packing assist apparatus is provided which assures that articles to be packed can continuously be packed without close contact of the surface of a packing film with the surface of the articles and each packing operation can be performed at improved efficiency. A rotary member is disposed on a support column standing upright from a base board, an arm is fitted to the rotary member, and a holding frame having an opening portion through which the articles can pass is fitted to the arm. Putting means for putting a packing bag on the holding frame is arranged below the rotary member.