Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money is straightforward once you know where to aim it. At Foothills, that means funding the account your loved one uses inside the facility.
Send Money and Commissary at Foothills Correctional Institute.
Also known as: Foothills Corrections Inst
Review available deposit, commissary, money order, and online payment information for sending money to an inmate at Foothills Correctional Institute.
Overview
Foothills Correctional Institution runs a cashless canteen system. Incarcerated people buy approved items using a debit-type card tied to their inmate trust (commissary) account. Money you send goes into that account for purchases and other approved debits. Any remaining balance is returned when the person is released or transferred. You can make deposits through approved third-party channels used in North Carolina: online or mobile apps, phone deposits, walk-in kiosks or retail locations, third-party cash-deposit services, or mailed money orders. To avoid delays, enter the person's full booked name and inmate or account number exactly as shown. If mailing a money order, use the required payee name, include any required deposit slip, and skip the letters, photos, or other extras.
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Quick Facts
- Foothills is a cashless facility where inmates use a debit-style card tied to their trust/commissary account for canteen purchases.
- Funds deposited for an inmate go into their trust/commissary account for purchases and approved debits; leftover balances are returned on release or transfer.
- Common deposit methods include online/mobile apps, phone deposits, walk-in kiosks or retail locations, third-party cash services, and mailed money orders.
- Always use the incarcerated person’s full booked name and inmate/account number exactly as shown when making a deposit.
Send Money and Commissary Guides
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Common Questions
Is Foothills Correctional Institution cashless?
Yes. Foothills uses a cashless canteen system where inmates use a debit-style card linked to their trust (commissary) account for purchases.
What ways can I send money to an inmate at Foothills?
Use approved third-party deposit channels available in North Carolina: online or mobile apps, phone deposits, walk-in kiosks or retail locations, third-party cash services, or mailed money orders through the vendor.
What information or paperwork do I need when sending a deposit to Foothills?
Use the incarcerated person's full booked name and inmate or account number exactly as shown. Follow the vendor's deposit instructions. If mailing a money order, make it payable to the required vendor name, include any required deposit slip, and don't include letters, photos, staples, or other extras.
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