Costco to finally accept food stamps— sort ofThe Consumerist, NYBy Laura Northrup , 7:10 PM on Wed May 27 2009, 65 views Finally following the lead of its competitors, Costco will accept food stamp cards. For core food items, not other merchandise. Two New York City stores, in Astoria, Queens, and …
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