Tag: Inmate health

According to a 2020 Impact Justice study, three out of four people surveyed reported being served spoiled food while incarcerated. Given such concerning statistics, many are left to wonder: is jail food safe to eat?

According to one systematic review, between 43% and 73% of incarcerated individuals report weight gain during their sentence, begging the question: How do prisoners get fat in jail? The answer is a complex issue driven by nutritional, psychological, and environmental factors.

According to a 2024 report by the Pennsylvania Prison Society, 80% of male and 70% of female inmates surveyed reported being hungry daily between meals, raising serious concerns about whether prisoners are malnourished.

In 2024, a study examining food service in Pennsylvania state prisons found that 80% of men and 70% of women reported being hungry every day between meals. This stark reality prompts a crucial question: what happens if you don't eat jail food?