How to send messages, photos, and packages
Sending mail to Whitworth Facility takes some planning, especially for packages or time-sensitive items. The facility uses approved vendors for commissary and food packages. Union Supply handles food package orders under GDC rules and charges a $2.95 non-refundable shipping/handling fee. GDC spending and weight limits apply: $100/15 lbs for state prisons and ITFs, $50/7 lbs for probation detention centers. Check vendor limits and deadlines before ordering. For electronic messages, JPay may be available—stamps cost $0.35 each, and attachments can add fees. All non-privileged mail gets inspected for contraband. Many Georgia facilities route mail through a central service for scanning, which adds time. Allow up to two weeks for delivery and processing. Always include the inmate's full name and GDC/inmate number on everything you send.
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Want to send food to someone at Whitworth? The Georgia Department of Corrections lets you order approved food packages through Union Supply. Here's what you need to know about ordering options and limits so your package arrives without issues.
Use the facility mailing address (confirm it through the GDC “Find a Facility” tool) and clearly write the inmate’s full name and GDC/inmate number on the envelope. Follow the facility’s accepted mail format, since some Georgia facilities have strict rules on postcards, size, and ink.
Yes—approved food packages are ordered through Union Supply under GDC rules. Orders must stay within GDC spending/weight limits and include a $2.95 non-refundable shipping/handling fee, so check vendor limits and deadlines before ordering.
Expect delays. Mail and payment processing can take up to two weeks. Personal mail gets inspected for contraband, and many Georgia facilities route items through a central scanning service—this adds time to delivery.
Want to visit someone at Whitworth? You'll need to get approved first. Georgia DOC requires you to complete a Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility before anything else.
Not immediate family? You can still visit at Whitworth — but you'll need to go through the
Trying to put money on someone's account at Whitworth? Here's the first thing to know: you can't send funds unless you're approved. Once you are, it comes down to speed vs. fees — and you have a few options.
