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BigJr67
I am interested in finding out what other departments or facilities have in place for feeding inmates other than normal meals. For example, if there is an emergency and the inmates need to be locked down in their cell or dorm, or if the kitchen has an issue such as not being able to wash the food trays and so on. How do you feed the inmates, with bag meals or what? Thank you to everyone that responds to my topic...
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