Finally, after years of assuming that people who could afford a membership to Costco would not also be users of food stamps, Costco's management has changed their minds and their policies.
The Seattle Times is one of many news sources reporting the good news.
"The rules are different today," CEO Jim Sinegal said. 'People who were in good shape financially all of the sudden are needing some assistance.' He expects Costco to accept food stamps in at least half its roughly 410 U.S. stores by Thanksgiving."
This is a very important benefit for cash-strapped shoppers. Costco has long provided excellent value and quality well worth the yearly fee, especially in the food aisles of its warehouse stores. Thank you, Costco!
"The rules are different today," CEO Jim Sinegal said. 'People who were in good shape financially all of the sudden are needing some assistance.' He expects Costco to accept food stamps in at least half its roughly 410 U.S. stores by Thanksgiving."
This is a very important benefit for cash-strapped shoppers. Costco has long provided excellent value and quality well worth the yearly fee, especially in the food aisles of its warehouse stores. Thank you, Costco!