Gabe is an adult male. Let him pull his weight one way or another.

If Gabe is so indigent that he cannot afford to pay rent, bills, or his own groceries, then he should qualify for public assistance.

On the other hand, if he has no money for those things because he is protecting his credit rating by paying other bills, that just isn't right.

Food, shelter for family before other expenses. He's a man, he should get that.

Best,
Oldtimer