Introducing iCare Packages for Prison Inmates: A New Era of Convenience and Fair Pricing

The Florida Department of Corrections is excited to announce its partnership with Keefe Commissary Network (KCN) to provide new and enhanced commissary services, including the introduction of iCare packages for prison inmates. This innovative program aims to improve the inmate's experience by offering a wider range of products at fair prices.

To ensure that prices are reasonable, KCN has established 'Fair Market Value' pricing in partnership with an independent third-party expert. This means that prices offered to inmates and their loved ones resemble those typically found in retail locations selling similar single-serve items. The new commissary menu is the result of thorough negotiation, taking into account the level of inflation over the past two years.

The iCare package program offers a variety of products, including fresh food, name-brand items, and supplemental food items. Inmates can choose from popular products and enjoy a greater selection than ever before. To make things even more convenient, KCN is introducing new features such as inmate-facing canteen storefronts with a new menu.

But that's not all. The Florida Department of Corrections is also investing in the well-being and rehabilitation of inmates through its ASCEND program, which provides vocational, leadership, and managerial training that teaches real-world skills and prepares participants for post-release employment. This comprehensive approach aims to help inmates gain valuable skills and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society.

In addition to these programs, KCN is also building weather-sheltered pavilions across the state over the next few years, which will feature vending machines stocked with popular products. Inmates can enjoy these amenities while staying connected with loved ones through a new friends and family package program that allows friends and family to order name-brand items directly to be delivered to their incarcerated loved ones.

The transition to this new system is expected to take place over the coming months, and we are excited to see the positive impact it will have on the lives of our inmates. With its commitment to fair pricing, convenience, and rehabilitation, the iCare package program marks a significant improvement in the commissary services offered by the Florida Department of Corrections.

By providing a wide range of products at affordable prices, KCN's iCare packages aim to improve the quality of life for prison inmates while also supporting their successful reintegration into society. This partnership demonstrates our department's dedication to providing innovative solutions that benefit both our inmates and the community as a whole.

Icare packages for prison inmates