Urging Costco to Accept Food Stamps

Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, Councilmembers Gioia & Mark-Viverito, and community members gathered in East Harlem yesterday to urge Costco to accept Food Stamps.

Gotbaum said, "It would be good policy, and good business, for Costco to accept Food Stamps. An increasing number of New Yorkers are receiving and applying for Food Stamps, and Costco could improve its image and expand its customer base by providing a great service to struggling families. I’ve sent a letter to Costco, cosigned by Councilmember Gioia, calling for a pilot program at its new East Harlem location." 

 
Gotbaum & Gioia sent a Letter to Costco CEO on Friday requesting that Costco accept payment for food items from the Supplemantal Nutrition Assistance Program.

Comments

[Virginia Hooper]

Great agenda. In my neighbohood, the RiteAid food section has some of the best buys, for on sale items. This weekend, they offered HagenDaz premium ice-cream @ 2 for $5.00; normally, the same size sells for $5 a piece. Ice-cream is a healthy special treat.