Well, I did say, "I suppose." But, I have heard of some very strange promises being made verbally and even via text and email and being used as the basis for Small Claims suits as a "contract." Whether this one would remotely be enforceable might depend on what it said. I doubt a court would entertain it, but, one can sue anyone for anything ... prevailing is another matter, entirely.
Agreed.The custodial parent is unlikely to legitimately withhold visitation unilaterally. Certainly they can't if there was a legal custody / visitation order in place and any promises about who pays for what is likely to mean NOTHING with regard to an outcome in court if push came to shove. In general, you can't hold the kids hostage over support obligations even when they are legally obligated. Access to your CHILDREN are not contractual consideration.
However, if the CP goes to court saying that the kids are not being provided for when with the NCP, they can ask the court to limit visitations until the kids can be provided for. In the meantime, in the kids' interest the CP should be providing the "necessities."
Well, if CP unilaterally denies visitation, that person may get in trouble by the court for violating the custody order. If the children are deliveed without "necessities" it is possible that the police and/or CPS could get involved and the children may be considered neglected and BOTH parents may get into trouble.
Since it appears you are the NCP or a friend of the NCP all I can do is suggest that you NOT take the children if you are unable to provide for them. The CHILDREN need to come first, not your feelings.

