New Costco rule may help low-income folks after all

The letter-writer’s commentary in the letter titled “Costco’s food court policy hits lowincome families” (Letter to the editor, Feb. 25) criticized Costco’s upcoming enforcement of membership in accessing its food court as a detriment to low-income families.

This policy change is not only proper business practice, but it may help low-income families in the long run.

Low-income families frequently dine at fast-food restaurants where low prices come with unhealthy foods high in fat, salt and calories, as some of Costco food court items do, especially the inexpensive choices.

Dining on these cheaper items is a major cause of obesity, leading to higher health care costs for everyone.

Restricting Costco food court access to members only can reduce consumption of inexpensive, unhealthy foods and encourage everyone to buy healthier foods inside the warehouse or at other places.

— Riya Suising, Palo Alto