Prison Preparation · What this guide will cover
The Federal Commissary: What Things Cost Inside
The prison shop is the economy. What things cost, what to buy first, and how family funds it.
Outline
1. How the commissary account works and what the spending caps are
2. First-purchase priorities for a new arrival
3. What things actually cost (with published prices)
4. The markets that spring up around scarce goods
5. Budgeting with your family: a realistic monthly figure