The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. The following liquid assets are nonexempt and are used to determine eligibility.These assets include, but are not limited to: lump sum payments. You use it like a debit card, swipe and select food (if given the option of cash or food), then enter your PIN. The Food Stamp Program helps lowincome households buy the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet. You may be able to receive food stamps if your household assets are below the limit. To qualify for SNAP benefits, a person must be financially eligible and meet all nonfinancial eligibility rules. You are required to report all sales of businesses to the Illinois Department of Revenue. Disclosure of this information is REQUIRED. What counts as an asset?