Cheap jail and prison food is making people sick.
Most states spend less than $3 dollars per person per day on prison food services—leading to poor quality meals, high rates of foodborne illnesses, and limited access to fresh food.
Penny-pinching on food services exploits incarcerated people and their families and creates negative health impacts, all while lining the pockets of powerful corporations.
Incarcerated people deserve to be treated with dignity—not sickened and swindled. Add your name if you agree