laura I fries
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Kelly Dann commented on laura I fries's blog post nutrition in jails
"I am trying to locate this article.. do you have a link?"
Apr 3, 2012
Carter (PDN Admin) commented on laura I fries's blog post nutrition in jails
"Great Laura!  We look forward to hearing more about nutrition in prisons.  Nutrition in general is a favorite topic of mine."
Apr 3, 2012
laura I fries commented on laura I fries's blog post nutrition in jails
"THANK YOU "CARTER"  THERE IS A GROUP FORMING HERE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. WHEN ALL THE FACTS ARE TOGETHER WILL SHARE WITH YOU AND ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED IN THIS ISSUE. IT HELPS KNOWING THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO CARE.  LAURA"
Apr 3, 2012
Carter (PDN Admin) commented on laura I fries's blog post nutrition in jails
"Hi Laura, I think this is an important topic that doesn't get enough attention.  Institutional food in general tends to lack nutritional integrity, but prison food is the bottom of the barrel!  There is so much mental illness in for…"
Mar 28, 2012
laura I fries commented on David Chura's blog post Prison Economics: Paying for Punishment
"I live in St. Augustine Fla.  Am attempting to address the lack of nutrition and the small portions served here.  The Canteen foods, yes overpriced, are all sugar and salt no nutritional value. Any suggestions beside getting lots and lots…"
Mar 5, 2012
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nutrition in jails

Have any of the Members been involved in addressing the concerns regarding nutrition and portions of food provided at their jail?Our food service and canteen here in St. Augustine is run by 2 private companies (food-Trinity   canteen-Swanson)    The following article from Prison News may be of benefit.  I would like to  learn from your efforts and share the results of our efforts here in Florida.Here is an article regarding prison food - privatization etc.   It is well sourced as you will see…See More
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I don't know if there is one....That is my question do I have a Dharma group in St. Johns county st augustine Fla?
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I have been involved in meditation and yoga for over 20 Years. My son became interested in meditation but issues in his life (divorce, unemployment etc.- "got in the way") Now that he is in pre trial detention I believe it would be a blessing for him to participate in a spiritual practive

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nutrition in jails

Posted on March 5, 2012 at 1:40pm 4 Comments

Have any of the Members been involved in addressing the concerns regarding nutrition and portions of food provided at their jail?

Our food service and canteen here in St. Augustine is run by 2 private companies (food-Trinity   canteen-Swanson)    

The following article from Prison News may be of benefit.  I would like to  learn from your efforts and share the results of our efforts here in Florida.

Here is an article regarding prison food -…

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At 1:06pm on March 5, 2012, Carter (PDN Admin) said…

Welcome Laura!

We're glad you found us. This is a wonderful online community, we hope it serves you.  We have a forum specifically for family members of prisoners and I hope you will participate.

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