Sending Mail to Riverside: Paper, Photos, Books, and Address Formatting
Mail rules can feel picky, but small details make the difference between a letter getting delivered and getting rejected. Here's your quick reference for sending letters, photos, and reading materials to Riverside.
Every piece of mail needs two things: the facility address and the incarcerated person's ID number. Missing either one can delay delivery or get your letter returned. Double-check both before you seal the envelope.
Format your envelope the way the facility expects: the person's name, their PPN# (ID number), the facility code, then the street address. Here's an example: [Incarcerated Person's Full Name] PPN#[ID NUMBER] [FACILITY CODE] Riverside Correctional Facility 8151 State Rd Philadelphia, PA 19136
Keep letters simple. Use pen or pencil on plain white paper. Markers, crayons, colored paper, construction paper, and specialty stationery will get your mail rejected.
- ✓ Use a plain white envelope
- ✓ Keep it simple: no glitter on the card or in the envelope
- ✓ Limit decorations to no more than two decorative stickers per envelope
Photos need to be 5" x 7" or smaller. They can't show nudity, weapons, money, or drug use. Stick to family-friendly images - straightforward shots work best.
There's a limit on how many pictures someone can keep. Philadelphia prisons allow up to five photos at a time, so send a smaller set of your best picks.
Books, magazines, and newspapers must ship directly from approved third-party sellers - not from you. Order through vendors like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or newspaper publishers like the Philadelphia Inquirer. Have it sent straight to the facility with your loved one's name and ID number on the order.
- ✓ Do not send hardback books
- ✓ Do not send packages
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