Questions and answers

How do I order a care package for an inmate?

How do I order a care package for an inmate?

Call 1-800-546-6283 if you need assistance.

  1. THE PACKAGE PROGRAM. The Package Program will allow Access Securepak to receive orders for packages which will be delivered to inmates on a weekly basis according to their housing unit.
  2. ONLINE/WEB.
  3. PHONE. Call (866) 345-1884.
  4. WALK-IN RETAILER.

Can you send holiday packages to inmates?

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has to approve the vendors before you can use their services to send a package to an inmate in the Golden State. Family members and friends are not allowed to send quarterly inmate packages directly to inmates located in California state prisons.

How many packages can an inmate receive?

At most correctional facilities, individuals are allowed two food packages per month, and the combined weight cannot exceed 35 pounds. Food packages received both from visitors and through the mail will be included in the two-package limit. Food items must be commercially or hermetically sealed and contain no alcohol.

How much does it cost to send care packages?

In most cases, the U.S. Postal Service will be your best bet for cheap shipping. For heavy items, consider using USPS flat-rate boxes. The boxes, which themselves are free, are available in three sizes and are shipped at a standard rate regardless of weight: $5.80 for a small, $12.35 for medium and $17.45 for large.

What can you send an inmate through Amazon?

The label on the outside of the package should only state the destination address, Amazon.com company name, and return address. We can’t include any special labels or instructions on the package. You can’t send gifts anonymously to inmates; the collection address appears on the order invoice.

Can prisoners leave for funerals?

Emergency – funerals and serious illness – If you can prove that you have a ‘long-standing and close personal relationship’ with a person who dies or is seriously ill and likely to die soon, then you may be able to get a leave for this reason.

Can Prisoners send gifts?

Do I Send or Bring a Gift to an Inmate Directly? You should know that you will never be allowed to send a gift yourself or bring it to the facility during inmate visitation hours. The jail authorities allow only the parcels that were sent by an approved third-party seller/provider.

What can you bring an inmate at Rikers Island?

You are allowed to bring personal items into an inmate as long as they adhere to the criteria outlined here. You are allowed to bring certain jewelry, clothing, and stationary supplies but they must not violate the departments directive found here.

What is a package in jail?

Quarterly Packages are packages that consist primarily of clothing, tennis shoes, food, and health and beauty items. Inmates in the California Department of Corrections that are classified as Privilege Group A/B are allowed one 30 pound Quarterly Package each quarter.

How can I send a package for free?

USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL all offer free shipping supplies. You can order them online or pick them up. For most of these carriers, all you’ll need is an account with them to get started….4 carriers that offer free shipping supplies

  1. UPS. UPS is one of the major players in shipping in the US.
  2. FedEx.
  3. USPS.
  4. DHL.

Is the Union supply company accepting inmate orders?

All divisions of Union Supply Group (Food Express, Inmate Direct, US Commissary Solutions, Union Supply Company) remain in business and fully operational. Union Supply Group is accepting and shipping Inmate Direct Orders as normal. However, Union Supply Direct’s call center is experiencing unusually heavy call volume.

Is there a problem with Union supply direct?

Union Supply Direct is taking all necessary precautions to ensure your order is safely prepared and shipped, please allow for additional time for you order to ship due to the increase in order volume. In addition, Union Supply Direct’s call center is experiencing unusually heavy call volume.

How long does it take for Union supply direct to deliver?

Union Supply Direct is taking all necessary precautions to ensure your order is safely prepared and shipped, please allow for an additional 72 hours for your order to deliver at this time. In addition, Union Supply Direct’s call center is experiencing unusually heavy call volume.

Can you order from Union supply in Georgia?

Georgia Department of Corrections ONLY allows individuals on offender’s approved visitor’s list to place orders. If you are not on this list you cannot proceed with your order. Please verify that the information you entered is correct. Mailing in your order? Click Here to download the order form!