Before you order

Know the package rules

Plain-language guidance for package limits and facility-specific restrictions.

Each facility has its own procedures

New York State rules and facility operating procedures both matter. Confirm the recipient’s facility requirements before placing an order.

Food packages and limits

NYS Directive 4911 guidance notes that food-package limits, weight allowances and special-population restrictions can apply. Review the current Directive and the receiving facility’s procedures before ordering.

Shipping and receiving

Please pay very close attention to your loved one’s designated facility’s Facility Operating Procedures (F.O.P.), as they vary slightly from NYS Directive 4911. Please click here for more information.

Find the facility

Use the NYS DOCCS incarcerated individual lookup to confirm where your loved one is housed before choosing a package.

How to Send a Package to NYS Inmate

Please click here for more information on how to Send a Package.

Where do I find current store terms?

You can review the current store terms on our Terms & Conditions page.