Self-employment income must be averaged over the period the income is intended to cover, even when the assistance group receives income from other sources. Eligibility is based on factors such as family size, assets, income, expenses and resources.What can be purchased with the Ohio Direction Card? Ohioans who are eligible for SNAP can now use their Ohio Direction cards to purchase food online through Walmart and Amazon. What counts as an asset? To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits. Check your receipt from the store where you made a purchase using your SNAP benefits. Many stores will print your balance on your receipts. This fact sheet details the process Ohio farmers markets can follow to begin accepting SNAP benefits at their markets. Generally, resources that could be available to the household to purchase food, such as amounts in bank accounts, count as assets.