You cannot just bring food to a prison - it's not a matter of means but of process. All prison food goes though a series of approvals at the state level - and multiple committees right on down to the individual prison (everything must meet certain guidelines).
You're best bet is to start with the GA DOC (since that seems to be where Pulaski is located).
I sympathize with Ms. Johnson about the quality of food. Prison food is often not very tasty (most prisons across the country rely on surplus foods). It leaves a lot to be desired.
I would add, though, that if oranges are being stolen - well, at most prisons, there is a reason WHY they are being taken. Frankly, I'm surprised that they are served at all (most prisons won't serve them because they are taken back to the dorms/cells to make alcohol). It's a huge problem that many prisons solve by just taking all whole fruits off the menu (they will serve canned).
I'm surprised to hear that at Ms. Johnsons prison this is not a problem - that's very exceptional.
Anyway, I'm sure there is a way to donate bulk foods to individual prisons - it will just involve a series of approvals. I'd call the DOC in that state and see what they say.
This is lack of proper food being provided for these women who are simply human beings serving time for choices they made is an absolute disgrace. Do we really think by depriving people of proper nutrition that they are going to "learn their lesson?" How archaic and ignorant are we as a society? I want to help. If I can coordinate a lunch delivery on saturday to these women, who do I speak to about getting approval? I have resources that I think would be more than willing to help ensure that these women at least get a lunch meal on the weekend. We'll start with that and then see what more we can do about getting better/healthy food to them on a regular basis....come on people.
30 years....thats a long time. After reading your response to Paul, I couldn't help but remember those days before your trial. The light blue van, the wild flowers,the bottle of wine in the field and the zoo. I have so many great memories. It doesn't surprise me that you are a poet. You have never wavered on your story about what happened that nite because its the truth and when telling the truth the story never changes. I have often thought of you through the years and wonder what would have happened hadn't this tragedy occurred. Glad I found you after all these years. I hope to hear from you. Sue
I wholeheartedly agree. What if your 15 year son got in in a fight ( as teenagers sometimes do) and he got assault charges. He would be sentenced as an adult and do at least 5 years 10months.I feel that people should be judged on an individual basis not one sentence fits all. This is coming from a mother of 4 kids that have never been in trouble. and have no reason to support reform except for the fact that measure11 is wrong
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You cannot just bring food to a prison - it's not a matter of means but of process. All prison food goes though a series of approvals at the state level - and multiple committees right on down to the individual prison (everything must meet certain guidelines).
You're best bet is to start with the GA DOC (since that seems to be where Pulaski is located).
I sympathize with Ms. Johnson about the quality of food. Prison food is often not very tasty (most prisons across the country rely on surplus foods). It leaves a lot to be desired.
I would add, though, that if oranges are being stolen - well, at most prisons, there is a reason WHY they are being taken. Frankly, I'm surprised that they are served at all (most prisons won't serve them because they are taken back to the dorms/cells to make alcohol). It's a huge problem that many prisons solve by just taking all whole fruits off the menu (they will serve canned).
I'm surprised to hear that at Ms. Johnsons prison this is not a problem - that's very exceptional.
Anyway, I'm sure there is a way to donate bulk foods to individual prisons - it will just involve a series of approvals. I'd call the DOC in that state and see what they say.
Good luck