During the Thanksgiving/Christmas season, we receive numerous inquiries about the Holiday package program for inmates. These care packages, also known as quarterly packages, are available for purchase from approved third-party vendors and contain a variety of items for the inmates' enjoyment. The packages may include a range of products such as food, snacks, hygiene items, clothing, shoes, jewelry, electronics, games, puzzles, stationery, and even faith-related items.
There are restrictions on the number of items that can be included, typically based on box size or weight. It is important to note that packages must be purchased from approved vendors and cannot be assembled and sent directly to the institution.
Orders have specific cutoff dates, after which packages cannot be ordered for the inmate. Not all facilities participate in these programs, so it's essential to check before placing an order. Before ordering, you will need to know the inmate's full committed name, location, and identification number, which can be found through a simple inmate search using the inmate's full committed name.
Holiday packages typically arrive at the facility within 7-10 business days. Please be aware that delivery within the institution may take a bit longer depending on the mail room's workload. During the holiday season, there is a higher volume of incoming mail for inmates, leading to additional processing time as each piece of mail must be inspected. If the facility goes on lockdown, all package and mail deliveries will be halted until the lockdown is lifted.
In the event that multiple family members order holiday packages for the same inmate, the second package received will usually be returned, and a refund will be issued. It's advisable to contact the institution directly for the most up-to-date information on sending quarterly/holiday packages, as policies can change frequently due to various factors.
Websites offering Quarterly/Holiday Package Programs
The question on everyone's mind now is, where can I order these inmate care packages from? Access Securepak is a leading provider of inmate packages, offering quarterly/holiday packages to the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia.
Another provider of quarterly and holiday packages for is Union Supply Direct. Union Supply Direct caters to the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin.