How do I purchase money for the Inmate's commissary so they can buy food?
Nicole Bonner
Commissary deposits are handled differently depending on the facility, so the first step is knowing exactly where the inmate is housed.
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Commissary deposits are handled differently depending on the facility, so the first step is knowing exactly where the inmate is housed.
Each jail or prison has its own approved system for sending money, which may include online services, phone deposits, kiosks at the facility, or money orders.
If you send me the facility name and state, I can point you to the correct way to deposit funds so they can access commissary for food and other items.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: March 05,2026
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Last reviewed March 2026.