Inmates and Food
Since the economic outlook has not been so good, food banks around the country are feeling the strain. With few options, they have found help in an unlikely place. Local inmates are being tapped as a resource for the growing and collection of food. To date, several states have taken advantage of inmate labor to plant and harvest food.
I think this is a great idea. I believe that it will help not only people who need food assistance, but also will do the inmates some good as well. Inmates are able to learn skills related to food production as well as food safety. I applaud all those who support this idea.