Most undocumented immigrants don’t qualify for government assistance or housing. No food stamps, no Section 8, no welfare. That’s just a common myth people keep repeating without checking the facts. Look it up — even the government says so

The claim that most undocumented immigrants do not qualify for government assistance or housing programs is largely accurate. Federal law explicitly restricts undocumented immigrants from accessing most means-tested federal public benefits, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Section 8 housing vouchers, and welfare programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service, which states that undocumented non-citizens are not eligible for SNAP benefits. Similarly, the National Immigration Forum and other immigration policy organizations affirm that undocumented immigrants are generally excluded from these programs.immigrationforum.orgimmigrationforum.orgFact Sheet: Immigrants and Public Benefits

However, there are some exceptions at the state or local level where certain benefits or emergency services may be available regardless of immigration status, but these are limited and do not contradict the general federal restrictions. The claim that this is a common myth is accurate in the sense that some public discourse incorrectly assumes undocumented immigrants have broad access to these benefits, but official government policy clearly states otherwise.

The phrase "even the government says so" is supported by official government documentation and fact sheets from reputable organizations citing government rules. Therefore, while there may be nuances regarding state-level programs or emergency aid, the core assertion about federal eligibility is correct.