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Jacob Lederman, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan Flint

HISTORICAL FACTS: The typical gig worker is changing and struggling more than ever to make ends meet - Caught on Camera

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The number of gig workers on public benefits has surged in recent years. AP Photo/John Minchillo

The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits.

In 2025, companies such as DoorDash, Lyft and Uber had the most workers receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits among all major employers, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. This marks a major shift from 2020, when an earlier GAO survey found that Walmart and McDonald’s took the top spots for SNAP recipients.

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