QUESTION-Is a household that receives income from public assistance programs such as: Social Security (SSI), Disability (SSD/SSDI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Unemployment Benefits, eligible for SNAP (food stamps)?

ANSWER-Yes.
Income from public cash assistance programs is considered "unearned income" by federal regulations; therefore, a household whose sole source of income is from public assistance may be eligible for a benefit that is less than a household with "earned income," such as wages, even if their income amounts are the same. Applicants may need to provide an award letter to the ODHS stating how much they receive as proof of income.
SNAP cash-out is a limited rogram allowed for cases where all individuals in the household are 65 years of age or older, are eligible to receive Social Security benefits and live in Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah and Washington Counties. These people can receive their SNAP benefits as a direct bank deposit, check or on an EBT card.
Many things could affect the calculation of the benefit amount such as the number of dependents in the household and/or out-of-pocket medical expenses for people ages 60 and older and adults with disabilities.