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Low-wage employers and SNAP

Large low-wage employers, including Walmart and McDonald's, and their reliance on public-assistance programs.

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Feb 2, 2026

Are 75% of Walmart employees on welfare?

No — the claim that 75% of employees are “on welfare” is not supported by the available reporting; federal and media sources show thousands of Walmart workers received SNAP or Medicaid in sample state...