In the U.S., about 1 in 9 workers relies on SNAP, and multiple studies have found that employees of large retailers, including Walmart, are among the most frequent participants. While the Walton family controls roughly half of Walmart’s stock and the company’s valuation exceeds $400 billion, many frontline retail jobs still pay wages low enough to qualify for public assistance. SNAP limits eligible purchases and excludes hot foods, while public assistance programs help bridge income gaps for wor