Welcome to the Central Canteen Holiday Gift Package Order Site

The 2026 Holiday Order Site is COMING SOON! Download the 2026 Holiday Gift Program Flyer.

Thank you for visiting the Central Canteen Holiday Gift Package Order Site. 

• Orders will be accepted November 1st at 8:00am through November 30th at 4:30pm.
• Gift packages will be delivered from December 14th through December 18th (tentative dates).
• Orders are only accepted on the website with payment via MasterCard or Visa; prepaid credit cards may be accepted if an address is registered to the card.
• Only one gift package is accepted per order.
• Gift packages are $30 each. The 2026 Gift Packages will consist of food only (no hygiene products).
• Institutions may limit the number of gift packages an inmate receives at their discretion. Anamosa and Fort Madison have a limit of two (2) gift bags per inmate; all other institutions have a limit of three (3). The Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison also requires the purchaser to be on the receiver's visiting list.
• Incarcerated men living in the intake units (Living Units R & S) at the Iowa Medical & Classification Center are not allowed to receive gift bags.

If you have any questions regarding the Holiday Gift Package program, please read the Frequently Asked Questions or contact 515-725-8712.