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The typical gig worker is changing -- and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

The GAO says gig platforms now rank among the biggest employers of SNAP and Medicaid recipients as workers rely on public benefits.

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

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The IndependentThe Independent
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Uber and DoorDash have the most workers receiving food stamps, report finds

These jobs are becoming more essential as a primary source of income, even as they fail to cover basic food and medical expenses for gig workers

·London, United Kingdom
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The typical gig worker is changing -- and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

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

·Washington, United States
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UPI broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, August 7, 2026.
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