How much money does a inmate need on commissary each week to get by
Amy Bare
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Remember that the commissary is for the 'little extras'.
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Remember that the commissary is for the 'little extras'. 75% of inmates never go to the commissary. If you are able to send something without affecting your own ability to survive while they are there, $50-100 per week and they would live like a king/queen.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: June 24,2022
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