How to Send Food Packages to Someone at Rutledge (Union Supply Order Guide)

Food packages for people at Rutledge State Prison go through Union Supply, part of the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) package program. You won't be mailing food directly to the prison - instead, you'll order from a pre-approved list of items through Union Supply. The key is using the correct ordering method and entering the person's information exactly as required. Small mistakes can delay or derail a package.

To order by mail, send your completed Union Supply order to: Union Supply, 2500 Regent Blvd Dept. 421, P.O. Box 619059, Dallas, TX 75261-9059. Mailing works well if you're paying by money order or want a paper trail. Just mail early - give yourself plenty of buffer before the deadline.

You can place an order by phone at 1-562-361-5719, or use the toll-free number 1-855-247-0563. Phone ordering is often the easiest option - you can confirm your information is correct while you're on the line.

To fax your order, use 1-310-603-1188. Faxing gets there faster than mail if you're working from a paper form. Keep a copy of what you sent for your records.

Online ordering is also available through Union Supply's Georgia inmate package ordering resources. Whichever method you choose - mail, phone, fax, or online - stick to the approved package program. Those are the only items GDC has cleared for delivery.

Every Union Supply order includes a $2.95 shipping and handling charge. That fee is non-refundable, so double-check your order details before you submit.

GDC sets package limits based on facility type. For State Prisons and ITFs, the cap is $100 per offender or 15 lbs. per package - whichever you hit first. If your cart goes over on cost or weight, you'll need to trim items to stay within the limit.

Probation Detention Centers have tighter limits: $50 per offender or 7 lbs. per package, whichever comes first. Not sure which type of facility your loved one is in? Confirm that before building your order so it doesn't get rejected.

Here's something that catches people off guard: if multiple orders are placed for the same offender, they get combined into a single package. That combined package still can't exceed the spending and weight limits. Placing separate orders won't increase how much can be delivered.

Deadlines are strict. Orders received after the cutoff won't be accepted - no exceptions for "close enough." Build in extra time, especially if you're mailing or faxing. Get your order in well before the deadline.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Use the Georgia inmate package ordering materials to get the current Union Supply order form and item list (the items are pre-approved for delivery)
• ✓ Double-check the offender’s name/ID number and facility before you submit the order
• ✓ Keep copies of anything you send (mail/fax) and save any confirmations you receive (phone/online)

Keep your order confirmation and a copy of what you submitted. If something goes wrong, that paperwork is your best backup. Make sure the offender information is correct from the start - small typos can mean delays or a rejected order, and with strict deadlines, you don't want to lose time.