Giving Tithes to a Relative When the Giver Also Benefits

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Question

My mother is in need, and therefore I give her my tithe money. Is there an issue with the fact that I also benefit from it indirectly (such as if she buys Shabbat products with this money, and I am a guest at her place for Shabbat)?

Answer

There is no issue with this

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 249.

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