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The Wealthiest Companies In Washington Employ Thousands On Food Stamps

(This article originally appeared on Patch.com and has been republished with permission)

by Neal McNamara

Some of the state’s wealthiest corporations — including Amazon, Starbucks and Fred Meyer — employ thousands of low-wage workers who receive public food assistance. Experts say this is a phenomenon driven by low wages and tenuous employment arrangements, like seasonal or on-demand work.

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