🗓 Updated: July 2026📦 Inmate Property🕐 7 min read · 1250 words
Walkenhorst's: How to Send an Approved Inmate Package (2026 Guide)
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Walkenhorst's is one of the oldest and best-known approved inmate-package vendors in the country. It lets family and friends send packages and personal property — clothing, footwear, electronics, food, hobby and craft supplies, and religious items — that ship directly to the facility. If your loved one's institution uses Walkenhorst's, this is how you send them things they're allowed to have.
This guide explains what Walkenhorst's offers, the information you need to order, the four ways to place an order, and how to avoid a rejected package.
⚡ Quick Answer
Go to walkenhorsts.com, select the state, and enter the inmate's details to open their approved program, then order. You'll usually need the person's name, ID number (e.g. CDCR number), privilege group, and housing location. Order four ways: web, phone (775-393-4000), fax, or mail. Confirm the facility uses Walkenhorst's before ordering.
Who Walkenhorst's Is
Walkenhorst's is a family-owned, long-standing supplier of authorized inmate property and packages, based in Sparks, Nevada. It has been an approved vendor for state package programs — including California's CDCR — for many years, and serves numerous other state and facility programs. Its niche is authorized personal property: not just snacks, but clothing, shoes, electronics, and hobby items an inmate is permitted to own.
As with all approved vendors, Walkenhorst's ships directly to the facility, and the catalog you see is tailored to what that specific inmate can receive based on their location and privilege group.
Approved apparel — thermals, sweats, undergarments, and more.
Footwear
Shoes and athletic footwear on the approved list.
Electronics
Corrections-approved radios, TVs, and audio devices.
Food & Snacks
Approved snack and food items where the program allows.
Hobby & Art
Art supplies, musical instruments, and craft items at some facilities.
Religious Items
Approved religious and devotional items.
The available catalog depends on the facility and the inmate's privilege group.
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Information You Need to Order
Because Walkenhorst's tailors each order to what the inmate can legally receive, have these details ready:
The incarcerated person's full name.
Their ID number (for example, a CDCR number).
Their privilege group, which affects what and how much they can receive.
Their current housing location / facility.
Tip: Privilege group matters. An inmate in a restricted group may be limited on quantity or item types, and an order that exceeds their allowance can be rejected.
Four Ways to Order
Web. At walkenhorsts.com, select the state, enter the inmate's info, choose items, and check out.
Phone. Call 775-393-4000 to order with a representative.
Fax. Submit a completed order form by fax.
Mail. Mail a completed order form with payment.
Avoiding a Rejected Package
Order only items approved for that facility and privilege group.
Stay within quantity and dollar limits.
Enter the ID number and housing location correctly.
Confirm the inmate hasn't transferred to another institution.
Follow any program windows (some property is seasonal or quarterly).
Walkenhorst's specialty is authorized personal property, not just snacks — clothing, footwear, corrections-approved electronics, and hobby, art, or religious items — and property is where facility rules get strict. What an incarcerated person may own depends heavily on their privilege group and the facility's regulations, which govern both the type of item and the quantity allowed. That's why Walkenhorst's asks for the inmate's ID, privilege group, and housing location up front: it tailors the catalog to what that specific person can actually receive, so you don't pay for something that will be refused at intake.
Delivery of property packages typically takes longer than a simple snack order, because items are assembled and shipped to the facility and then inspected before they reach the inmate. Some property is also tied to seasonal or quarterly windows, and electronics in particular must usually be the clear-cased, corrections-approved kind rather than a device bought at a regular store. If you're sending something meaningful — shoes, a radio, or religious items — order with lead time and double-check the approved specifications so it isn't held or returned.
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To avoid a rejected package, order only from the approved catalog for that facility and privilege group, stay within quantity and dollar limits, and enter the ID and housing details exactly. Keep your order confirmation, confirm the person hasn't transferred, and if anything goes wrong, contact Walkenhorst's at 775-393-4000 or info@walkenhorsts.com with the order number. Ordering four ways — web, phone, fax, or mail — gives you flexibility if the website isn't convenient, but the same rules apply to every method.
Property limits depend on the inmate's privilege group and facility.
Allow extra lead time — property is inspected before delivery.
Electronics must be the approved clear-cased, corrections type.
Order only approved items within quantity and dollar limits.
Confirm the current facility and keep your order number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need before I can order?
The inmate's name, ID number (e.g., CDCR number), privilege group, and current housing location, so the order matches what they're allowed to receive.
Can I order by phone or mail instead of online?
Yes. Walkenhorst's accepts orders four ways: web, phone (775-393-4000), fax, and mail.
Why was my order limited?
The inmate's privilege group and the facility's rules cap what and how much they can receive. Orders over the allowance can be reduced or rejected.
Does Walkenhorst's serve California?
Yes, it's among CDCR's approved package vendors and also serves many other state and facility programs.
How long does a Walkenhorst's package take to arrive?
Property packages usually take longer than a simple snack order because items are assembled, shipped to the facility, and inspected before delivery. Order with lead time, especially for holidays or seasonal items, and confirm the person hasn't been transferred.
Why can't I send a regular radio or TV I bought at a store?
Facilities generally require corrections-approved, clear-cased ("transparent") electronics so staff can see the internal components. Order electronics through Walkenhorst's approved catalog, which only shows devices allowed at that facility.
Find, contact, and support your loved one
Whichever vendor a facility uses, the first step is always the same: confirm where the person is being held and which company that facility is contracted with. Our free tools help you do exactly that, then point you to the right official account, deposit method, and support line.
This support page is provided by AllRecentArrests.us as a free public resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Walkenhorst's or any correctional vendor, and we receive no commission from them. Company names, phone numbers, fees, and policies change often and vary by facility — always confirm the current details on the vendor's official website and with the specific jail or prison before sending money or placing an order. Nothing here is legal or financial advice.
