Can anyone tell me what I can send to my friend through the mail such as: Under clothes and clothes or food if that is allowed. I'm in the state of Michigan and it's different here we can't send them stuff. So if anyone can help I'd be so greatful:D

Contact the facility and ask them what items and how many are permitted. I know that most facilities require that books be sent from the publisher or bookstore by US mail.

Look in the NY forum stickies - there's a post with everything permitted by mail.

hey--

well, if you want to know what you can send to Rikers, check out this link:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doc/html/permissible.html

it is the list of everything you can send. you cannot send food, but as far as clothes, i would advise you to stick to White & Gray colors (t-shirt, socks, etc). they are a bit iffy about black, so i wouldn't bother with it. as far as t-shirt, boxers, socks, etc...you can send 4 at a time (4 shirts, 4 boxers, etc).

as far as other items...you can send books directly from yourself (no hardcover tho). you can send mags, you can send letters, and stamps in the mail (10 at a time). but check the site for what you can/can't send...and also give them a call if you have any questions.

Thank you so much for your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The first thing you have to think about is the fact that it is a prison. They typically don't read the mail but they'll check it to see if there's anything in the envelope that isn't supposed to be in there. As far as a package, here is what I got from the NYC DOC website

Personal Items

No additional clothing, footwear or accessory is permitted in the colors of red, yellow, and light blue.
• *One coat (non-uniform, no blue or camouflage, no leather, “Carhart” or Bubble Coats)
• *One suit jacket (non-uniform, no blue or camouflage, no leather or “Carhart”)
• *One pair of gloves (for outdoor cold weather, October-April). No work gloves
• *One hat/cap (non-uniform, no stocking type caps)
• *One raincoat (non-uniform, no black or camouflage)
• *One pair of galoshes
• One pair of shoes and sneakers, (no hollow chambers or platform soles, no Converse All-Stars high tops, no New Balance and/or Nike sneakers), no boots.
• Two pairs of shoelaces (not allowed for inmates housed in mental observation)
• Four sets of underclothing (in accordance with the inmate’s gender)
• Four pairs of socks
• Four pairs of stockings, panty hose, knee-hi’s (combination)—(female only)
• Two pairs of pajamas (men)
• Two nightgowns or two pairs of pajamas (female only)
• One bathrobe
• One housecoat (female only)
• *Two sweaters/sweatshirts (combination) (sweatshirts - no hoods or pockets)
• *Two pairs of shorts or cut-off long pants
• *Four pairs of pants (non-uniform, no dark blue or camouflage)
• *Four shirts/blouses (non-uniform, no white, dark blue or camouflage)
• *Four dresses (female only)
• *Four skirts (female only)
• *One belt (maximum 1 1/2" wide, buckle maximum 2 1/4" x 2", non-elastic)
• *One tie (no black) (male only) (not allowed for inmates housed in mental health observation)
• Two handkerchiefs (white only)
• Two scrunches (ponytail holder) (female only)
Printed Material

An inmate may receive or send any amount of correspondence. There is no restriction as to the language in which the correspondence is written.

There is no limit on the amount of legal material and law books or legal publications an inmate may receive, however storage of this material in living quarters must conform to one cubic foot. If legal material exceeds this limit alternate storage must be provided by the facility.

Inmates may receive one cubic foot that is 12 inches X 12 inches X 12 inches of printed mate rials, including soft and hardcover books, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets, advertisements and other printed articles, in any combination.
Jewelry

Although we discourage inmates from receiving and possessing jewelry, inmates may receive the following items of jewelry.

One watch (date and time functions only – maximum value $50)
One wedding band (no stones or protrusions – maximum value $150)
One religious medal (no stones, pins, or protrusions) if worn around neck, a thin chain no longer than 26 inches may be worn (maximum value $50)
Miscellaneous

• One (1) calendar
• Six (6) pencils (No erasers, no metal parts)
• Six (6) charcoal sketch pencils
• Two (2) erasers (gum, rubber, or ink)
• Three (3) composition books
• Six (6) pads
• One (1) pack of writing paper
• Ten (10) envelopes
• One (1) ruler (No metal or metal edge)
• One (1) portfolio (legal size, cardboard only)
• One (1) pair of Prescription eyeglasses
Photographs may only be hung on the inside of locker doors or placed on the top of desks, provided that they are not affixed with toothpaste or other vermin attracting material. Nude photographs may not be displayed in an area which is visible to persons passing by the inmate’s cell or living area. Inmates may not possess or receive photographs that include pictures of themselves. Polaroid photographs are prohibited.