Getty/Scott Olson A study by Policy Matters Ohio found that 700 Amazon workers in the state received food stamps benefits. It's likely most of those receiving the benefits are part-time workers at Amazon's large warehouses in Columbus. As Amazon grows, so does its impact on local economies. A new study by Policy Matters Ohio — a nonprofit policy research organization focused on issues that impact low-income residents — found that as of August, more than 700 Amazon employees that live in Ohio also draw benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or the modern-day equivalent of food stamps. That means that about 10% of all Amazon's employees in the state are in the program.