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Deposit online, by money order, or at the lobby kiosk. Weekly deadline is noon Wednesday.

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Overview

Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center offers three ways to send money: online through McDaniel Supply Company, by USPS money order mailed or dropped off in person, or through the lobby cash and credit kiosk. Commissary is ordered once a week, so know the deadline before you deposit.

Quick Facts

  • Online deposits: McDaniel Supply Company at jailpackstore.com/store/index.
  • Money orders: USPS only, no cash, checks, or cashier's checks. Mail to the facility or drop off in the lobby, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week.
  • Lobby kiosk accepts cash and credit card.
  • Money orders must include the detainee's full legal name, date of birth, and detainee number.
  • Commissary is ordered once a week. Deposit deadline is noon on Wednesdays for that week's order.

Three Ways to Deposit Money

Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center offers three deposit methods: online through McDaniel Supply Company, by USPS money order (mailed or dropped off in person), or at the lobby cash and credit kiosk.

Option 1. Deposit Online

Go to jailpackstore.com/store/index and follow the prompts to make a deposit through McDaniel Supply Company, the facility’s approved vendor for online commissary deposits.

Option 2. Money Order

Only U.S. Postal Service money orders are accepted, no cash, personal checks, or cashier’s checks. Include the detainee’s full legal name, date of birth, and detainee number on the money order. Mail it to:

[Detainee Name, Number, Housing Unit]
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
201 John Mark Dial Drive
Columbia, SC 29209

You can also drop off a money order in person at the front lobby, open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week.

Option 3. Lobby Kiosk

The lobby has a kiosk that accepts cash or credit card for deposits, available during the same 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily hours as the money order drop-off window.

The Weekly Commissary Deadline

Commissary is ordered once a week, and the deposit deadline is noon on Wednesdays for that week’s order to be included. Deposit after that deadline and your funds will carry over to the following week’s order instead.

What Information You Need

Have the detainee’s full legal name, date of birth, and detainee number ready, especially for a money order deposit, since all three are required fields.

Families Also Ask

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How do I send money to someone at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center?

Deposit online through McDaniel Supply Company at jailpackstore.com, mail or drop off a USPS money order, or use the lobby cash/credit kiosk.

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What type of money order is accepted?

U.S. Postal Service money orders only. Cash, personal checks, and cashier's checks aren't accepted by mail.

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What information do I need on a money order?

The detainee's full legal name, date of birth, and detainee number.

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What are the lobby hours for dropping off a money order or using the kiosk?

8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week.

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Is there a deadline for commissary deposits?

Yes. Commissary is ordered once a week, and the deposit deadline is noon on Wednesdays for that week's order. Deposits after that carry over to the next week.

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Can I deposit money online?

Yes, through McDaniel Supply Company at jailpackstore.com/store/index.

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