Yum, a community pantry in Armley, Leeds, is at risk of benefit cuts as the government aims to reduce welfare spending. Rachel Reeves proposes cuts to disability benefits, creating anxiety among people reliant on resources like Yum for basic needs. Patrons like Wendy Halliday and Jacqueline Parker, both with significant health issues, emphasize the importance of personal independence payments (PIP) for their wellbeing. The debates around welfare reform raise concerns over the impact on vulnerable populations, particularly in the context of a rising cost of living and increasing poverty levels.
"Pip to me has been a godsend. It gets me out. If you're stuck in the house, depression kicks in. It affects your mental health."
"Before Pip, she was living on 300 a month, with 200 going on fuel bills, leaving a mere 100 a month to cover her council tax, water bill, and shopping."
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