Nothing is free in prison. In fact, EVERYTHING IS QUITE EXPENSIVE. As the currency that is used is time from your life. read more
Yes, the California Department of Correction makes soap just for the inmates. You get two bars of soap every two weeks I think, I don’t remember. It’s passed around with toilet paper rolls. read more
A small bar of soap when they bathe (like what we would call a scrap and throw away), a comb, toothbrush, tooth powder as opposed to toothpaste, and finally, if the inmate is indigent, a modicum of paper and envelopes for correspondence. read more
They spend money on stamps, paper, envelopes, pens ( unless u dont want to get any mail ) shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, combs, toothbrushes, meds ( asprin, tylenol, cough drops, chapstick,) toothpaste, good soap, cups, bowls, FOOD ( if u dont make store, starve to death either the food aint fit to eat or u dont get enough ) coffee. read more