What can I (22f) do for my (24m) boyfriend during a time of stress?

Context:
I am going through a very difficult time as I just lost my mother. Life has been very hard for me & more so for our relationship. Our emotional & communication styles are different .. I’m very open with my affection & his is internal towards me. We handle stress differently, with me needing outward emotional support like acts of service or physical reminders that he is here for me (no money needs to be involved). He is burdened with his stress & generally just likes knowing I’m there .. he does not go out of his way to ask for help. He’s a very simple guy in that way. I think he is unfortunately under the belief that since he is a man he should “deal with his problems alone”. He likes when I do gestures or give words of affirmation .. since I’ve noticed he doesn’t like to ask. Our relationship has been going through a rough patch as he has not been able to meet my needs in this difficult time due to this stress. I don’t want to break up as he is a good person & provides my crazy life with stability. I love him & he loves me .. there just needs to be work. I am hoping that me easing this stress of his situation (work & current dissatisfaction with here he is in life related) can heal a bit of what is going on. I am trying to be selfless as I have mental illnesses that cause me to need more than the average person at times. I know he should be putting in a lot of effort like me, but I want to be selfless right now & do something kind for him.

What I am asking:
Looking for inspo 😄!!!! I would like to know if any of you with more experience in long term relationships have done or had a partner do anything for you during a time of struggle. What can I do for him that, from my context, would aid this situation. It can be simple or big .. as I’ve done big gestures before & a big love language for me is gift giving & acts of service. I’m really open to anything. We live about 45-1hr away from one another & I’m willing to drive to his & surprise him when he gets off work or idk. Really anything lol. He works 8am-4pm tmr & is off the following day. I was thinking of doing something within that timeframe. I’m a big yearner & lover girl. I know this won’t fix all our issues, but I am willing to do what it takes to make this work & ease his current stressors in any way I can.

What I am NOT asking:
For criticism or a “fix” to our relationship. I am an active Reddit user & a lot of shit on here is very negative. Please keep cruel, or judgmental comments to yourself. I am looking to do something nice for my partner. If you need more clarification, please ask before deciding to send a negative comment.

Thank you in advance!!! ❤️

TLDR: Boyfriend & I are going through a rough patch. We both have difficult things affecting us outside of our relationship. What is a kind gesture you have done for your partner or had done for you in a time of stress?