Ohio Inmate Care Packages — ODRC Approved
Ohio Food Package
Food packages consist of only food items.
Sundry Package
The Sundry Package category includes shoes, clothing, televisions, headphones, soap, conditioner, and cosmetics.
Exempt Package
The Exempt Package category includes shoes, televisions, radios, and headphones.
Confirm the receiving facility's current package rules, recipient eligibility, item specifications, and authorized ordering channel before purchasing. These category descriptions do not establish Secure Care Essentials vendor approval, guarantee acceptance, or mean every listed item is available in our catalog. The Exempt Package label does not mean an item is exempt from facility rules. County jails and federal facilities may have different policies.
Non-food correctional orders only
Food purchases are available only for eligible New York state-prison destinations. Correctional orders for all other U.S. states must be non-food only. Remove food, snacks, beverages and food-containing mixed packages. Rikers Island and Nassau County Jail remain non-food only. Residential shopping is unaffected.
Browse Ohio state prisons and care-package guidance. County jails, ICE detention centers and federal facilities are excluded. Confirm current rules and vendor acceptance.
About Ohio DOC Care Packages
Secure Care Essentials ships ODRC-approved care packages directly to every Ohio state prison, county jail, federal facility, ICE detention center, and juvenile detention center. Every item is pre-screened for compliance with ODRC rules and regulations.
What's Included
- DOC-approved hygiene products (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste)
- Name-brand shelf-stable snacks and food items
- Approved white clothing (t-shirts, underwear, socks)
- Writing supplies (pens, paper, envelopes, stamps)
How to Order
- Browse our Ohio DOC-approved product catalog
- Add items to your cart
- Enter your loved one's full legal name, inmate ID, and Ohio facility
- Complete checkout — we process orders within 48 business hours
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I send a care package to someone in a Ohio correctional facility?
Use the Ohio facility directory to identify the receiving institution. Choose items the recipient is eligible to receive and provide the recipient's full name, required identification, and complete mailing address. Shopify confirms current prices, shipping, taxes, and the final amount before payment. Prior facility approval is not required to purchase, but acceptance is not guaranteed.
What items are allowed in Ohio prison care packages?
Rules vary by institution, recipient, and jurisdiction. Review the listed contents and the receiving facility's current restrictions on products, packaging, quantities, and outside vendors. A directory listing or product listing is not facility approval.
How long does delivery take to Ohio prisons and jails?
Processing begins after payment. Shipping turnaround time is 3-4 business days. Carrier transit and facility intake times vary, so this is not a guaranteed delivery window. Tracking is provided when the order ships.
Can care packages be sent to county jails in Ohio?
County-jail rules vary. Use the Ohio directory to identify the correct institution, then confirm recipient eligibility, permitted items, and the full mailing address. Listing a facility does not guarantee that it accepts outside-vendor packages.
What happens if a care package is rejected by a Ohio facility?
Contact support with the order number and any rejection documentation. Requests are reviewed under the current refund policy. Rejections due to facility policies, restricted items, or incorrect customer information can result in non-refundable shipping charges and customer-paid reshipment.
How often can I send care packages to Ohio inmates?
Package frequency and quantity limits are set by the receiving institution and can depend on the recipient's eligibility. Confirm current limits before ordering; a previous delivery does not establish permission for a later package.
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