ABSTRACT
Following the War on Drugs, the rates of incarceration for women rose quickly and has continued on an upward incline. Many incarcerated women are single mothers to multiple children and struggle to fulfill their mothering roles while incarcerated, including providing guidance on food selection for their children. As part of a larger project, this chapter outlines a research project including mothers and grandmothers from one state’s only women’s correctional facility. The women reported perceptions regarding food availability and quality, prior to, and during, their incarceration, for both self and (grand)children. Findings and policy suggestions are discussed.
