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For those with the financial means, making arrangements with fellow inmates who work in the kitchen can lead to better meals than what is typically served. For instance, inmates can negotiate with kitchen workers for improved food quality in exchange for stamps or favors.
Lockdowns and Meal Restrictions
Lockdowns present an additional challenge to prison food service. During these times, normal food distribution ceases, and meals may be significantly reduced to simple offerings like a bologna sandwich. Such restrictions underscore the troubled nature of prison dining, where even basic sustenance becomes a point of contention.