Home Forums Green Card & Citizen Public Benefits Subject to Public Charge 그리고 I-485 Public Benefits Subject to Public Charge 그리고 I-485 Name * Password * Email https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/are-food-stamps-considered-public-assistance--2002692.html Are food stamps considered public assistance? 4 attorney answers Eric Edward Rothstein 5.0 stars 245 reviews Posted on Dec 28, 2014 Food stamps (formally known as Snap benefits ) is a form of public assistance. 0 found this answer helpful | 4 lawyers agree Dana Whitney Atchley Tax Lawyer | New York, NY Posted on Dec 28, 2014 Yes, food stamps are public assistance (aka welfare). 0 found this answer helpful | 2 lawyers agree Ethan K. Pham 5.0 stars 29 reviews Social Security Lawyers | Orange, CA Posted on Dec 28, 2014 Yes. Food stamps is a form of public assistance paid by the government. 0 found this answer helpful | 2 lawyers agree Samuel K Silverman 5.0 stars 40 reviews Social Security Lawyers | Kalamazoo, MI Posted on Dec 31, 2014 Yes. But, I would be interested in knowing if your question has something to do with ssd/ssi. I agree to the terms of service Comment