Federal Correctional Institution · White Deer, Pennsylvania
FCI Allenwood Medium
- Security level
- Medium
- Medical care level
- 2, 3 of 4
- Mental health care level
- 2 of 4
- Population
- 1,073
- Phone
- 570-547-7950
Visiting Suspended (BOP, checked Nov 5, 2026, 12:40 am ET). Call the prison before you drive.
Last checked: November 3, 2026 (BOP documents for this prison) Intel last checked: November 3, 2026 BOP status updated: Nov 5, 2026, 12:40 am ET News updated: Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 pm ET
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Allenwood Medium at a glance
Allenwood Medium is a medium-security federal prison for men. It is one of three prisons in the Allenwood complex in Pennsylvania (the others are Allenwood Low and the Allenwood penitentiary). It has no camp.
- How many people
- 1,073 in the FCI (BOP, October 29, 2026).
- Medical care level 2, 3
- The BOP list gives this prison two levels, 2 and 3. Level 2 is stable outpatients who need to see a clinician monthly to every 6 months. Level 3 is people with complex, usually long-term, conditions who need frequent clinical contact, for example cancer in partial remission or severe heart failure. Click here to read the source: BOP "Institution Care Levels for Medical Assignment," February 13, 2024 (released under FOIA 2024-03455) ↗
- Mental health care level 2
- Routine outpatient mental health care, or short crisis care such as suicide watch. The BOP does not post care levels on its website. This list is dated February 13, 2024 and came out through a public records request. Click here to read the source: BOP "Institution Care Levels for Medical Assignment," February 13, 2024 (released under FOIA 2024-03455) ↗
- Who is there
- Men. On the first day of the 2025 audit, ages at this prison ran from 19 to 82. Click here to read the source: PREA audit report, FCC Allenwood (onsite July 29 to 31, 2025) ↗
- Built for
- 916 people. At the time of the 2025 audit it held 1,249. The audit says the complex was over capacity at some point in the 12 months before. Click here to read the source: PREA audit report, FCC Allenwood (onsite July 29 to 31, 2025) ↗
- Average stay
- 536.2 days. Click here to read the source: PREA audit report, FCC Allenwood (onsite July 29 to 31, 2025) ↗
- Counts
- At least five official counts every 24 hours, and one more at 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays. They must stand with both feet on the floor at the 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. counts on weekdays, and also at 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- Tobacco
- The visiting rules say FCC Allenwood is a tobacco-free institution. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
How far is it from you?
Driving directions (Google Maps) → Bus or train (Google Maps) →
Plan your drive around this: No one is processed into the visiting room after 2:00 p.m. At that time, visitors start being walked out in small groups, first in, first out, in groups of no more than 10 people (no more than 5 adults). Everyone should be out by 3:00 p.m. Do not arrive on the grounds before visiting begins.
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Visiting hours and days
| Who | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Allenwood Medium (visiting room) | Saturday, Sunday and federal holidays | 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
No one is processed into the visiting room after 2:00 p.m. At that time, visitors start being walked out in small groups, first in, first out, in groups of no more than 10 people (no more than 5 adults). Everyone should be out by 3:00 p.m. Do not arrive on the grounds before visiting begins.
No regular visiting Monday through Friday. The rules tell visitors to check www.bop.gov/locations for changes to hours. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
The BOP's own papers disagree. The visiting rules (March 15, 2024) give each person 8 points a month at 2 points a visit, which is 4 visits a month. The handbook (revised January 2022) says visiting is limited to 5 days a month. The handbook also says a baby 2 or younger does not count toward the visitor limit; the rules say 5 people at a time, children included. Go by the newer rules and call 570-547-7950 before you drive.
The rules at the door: ID, points, what you can bring
- How many visits
- They get 8 points a month. Every visit costs 2 points, so that is 4 visits a month. No points are used on federal holidays or for legal, minister and Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS) visits. More points need written approval from an Associate Warden. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- How many people
- No more than 5 people at a time, children included, unless approved in writing ahead of time. Extra visitors are turned away. They sit across from adult visitors, in seats the officer assigns. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- Who can be on the list
- Up to 25 immediate family members plus up to 10 friends, associates and other relatives. Everyone must have known them before prison, unless the Warden makes an exception. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- ID
- Everyone 16 or older needs valid photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport and similar). Check cashing cards do not count. Anything that says "Federal Limits" or "not valid for federal purposes" is not accepted. Children under 16 with a parent or guardian do not need ID. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- Money for vending machines
- Up to $50 per adult in quarters, $1 and $5 bills. Anything over $50 is not allowed in. You cannot put money on their account at the visit. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- What you can carry
- A clear plastic purse or zip-lock bag, your driver's license, necessary life-supporting medication (with a medication ID card), jewelry you are wearing, 2 sanitary napkins or 5 tampons, and one car key or key fob. No cell phones or electronics at all: they stay locked in your car. If you came by bus or taxi, a locker is provided. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- For a baby
- 3 diapers, 3 plastic bottles with formula (3/4 full), 1 sealed container of baby food, 1 clear sippy cup, 1 plastic spoon, 1 small clear tote bag, 1 bag of wipes, 1 change of clothes, and 1 blanket no larger than 2 by 3 feet. No strollers or baby carriers. A nursing area is provided; no pumping supplies. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- What to wear
- Shorts, skirts and dresses no more than 1 inch above the knee. Shirts must cover the shoulders. No tight or stretch clothing, see-through clothing, hoodies, athletic or sweat pants, halter or low-cut tops, tank tops, wrap-around or button skirts, open-toed shoes or flip-flops, hats, sunglasses, scarves, watches, camouflage, or torn clothing. Women must wear a bra. Nothing brown, light brown, beige, khaki, tan or green, and no plain white T-shirt as your only shirt. No sports team clothing. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- Touching
- A handshake, hug or prayer, and a brief closed-mouth kiss, when the visit starts and when it ends. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- Parking
- Park in a marked "Visitor Parking" space, lock the car and close the windows. No one may wait in a car in the lot during visiting hours. Register your car (make, model, plate and space number) at the front lobby. Cars left after visiting ends are removed at your cost. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- When it gets crowded
- Staff ask for volunteers first. Then visits end in the order people arrived, first in, first out. They also consider how often you visit and how far you traveled. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
- No contact visits for some
- Anyone in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) has non-contact visits of one hour. Click here to read the source: ALX-5267.09C, Visiting Regulations for FCC Allenwood (March 15, 2024) ↗
How to get on the visiting list
- They ask their correctional counselor for the visiting forms and mail them to you. (The Allenwood papers give no form number; the BOP national visitor form is BP-A0629. Not confirmed in the Allenwood papers.)
- You return the forms directly to the counselor. If a background check is needed, you also sign and return a release authorization.
- Everyone gets a background check (NCIC), including immediate family. A drug or violent felony in the past 3 years will ordinarily be recommended for denial.
- Anyone on probation, parole or supervised release needs a letter from the supervising agency, and the Warden decides.
- The counselor gives them a copy of the approved list. They tell you. Do not drive until you are approved.
- The list can be changed at any time under these procedures.
Driving directions (from the BOP)
- From Interstate 80
- Take the north exit (exit 210B, old exit 30B) onto U.S. Highway 15 and go north about 5 miles. The institution is on the left at the traffic light.
- From the south
- Interstate 80 to the U.S. Highway 15 North exit. Go north on 15 toward Williamsport, through the town of Allenwood, for about 2 miles. At the red light, turn left.
- From Williamsport
- U.S. Highway 15 South toward Lewisburg. At the red light, turn right.
- Bus and taxi
- The rules give Trailways Bus Lines at 1-800-692-6314. The 2022 handbook says there is no local bus to the institution but taxis are available, and they may not wait on the grounds while you visit.
Street address for your GPS: Rt 15, 2 Mi N Of Allenwood, White Deer, PA 17810. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
The BOP beats to its own drum. The front desk has the final say. Keep a spare outfit in the car.
FCI Allenwood Medium
Official rules (PDF) En español (PDF)
2 years old. Ask your loved one to check the copy posted in the unit before you drive.
| Skirts and dresses | Shorts, skirts, dresses no more than one inch above the knee, including slits. |
|---|---|
| Shorts | Not in the written rules. |
| Colors to avoid | No khaki-like colors: brown, light brown, beige, khaki, tan. No green clothing resembling inmate jackets. No grey sweat pants or shirts. |
| Leggings, spandex | No tight-fitting or stretch clothing. |
| Bras and metal | Underwire bras may set off detector and need removal. Female visitors must wear a bra. |
| Camouflage, military | No camouflage clothing. |
| Shoes | No open-toe shoes or open-back slip-on shoes. No flip-flop style shoes. |
| Children | Not in the written rules. |
All 29 rules, in the BOP's own words
Length and fit
- Shorts, skirts, dresses no more than one inch above the knee, including slits.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses will be at a maximum of no more than one inch above the knee to include any slits in the dresses or skirts.
- No tank tops, muscle or sleeveless shirts; shoulders must be covered.
No tank tops/ muscle shirts / sleeveless shirts - All shirts and blouses must cover the shoulders (both male/female)
- No revealing or low-cut shirts.
No revealing shirts, low cut shirts, halter tops, or shirts revealing the mid-drift
- No shirts revealing the midriff.
shirts revealing the mid-drift
- No halter tops.
No revealing shirts, low cut shirts, halter tops,
- No see-through clothing; revealing white clothing counts as see-through.
No see-through clothing (if white-colored clothing is revealing, it will be considered see-through)
- No tight-fitting or stretch clothing.
No tight-fitting or stretch clothing
- No torn or ripped clothing.
No torn or ripped clothing
- No hoodies, athletic or sweat pants, or jogging shorts.
No hoodies, athletic or sweat pants, jogging shorts.
Colors and uniforms
- No khaki-like colors: brown, light brown, beige, khaki, tan.
Any visitor wearing clothes similarly-colored (brown, light brown, beige, khaki, tan, or green) will not be allowed to enter the visiting room.
- No green clothing resembling inmate jackets.
resembles the khaki-colored inmate uniform or green inmate jackets.
- No grey sweat pants or shirts.
No grey colored sweat pants or shirts
- No camouflage clothing.
No camouflage type clothing
Bras, underwear and metal
- Female visitors must wear a bra.
All female visitors must wear undergarments (bra).
- Undergarments are required for admission.
UNDERGARMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION.
- Underwire bras may set off detector and need removal.
Undergarments containing metal (i.e. under wire bra) could activate the metal detector and may need to be removed;
- No watches of any kind.
No watches of any kind
Shoes
- No open-toe shoes or open-back slip-on shoes.
No flip-flop style/ open toe shoes / open back slip on shoes
- No flip-flop style shoes.
No flip-flop style/ open toe shoes
Hats, hoods and coats
- No ball caps, hats, bandanas, sweat bands, do-rags or other head gear.
No ball caps, hats, bandanas, sweat bands, do-rags, or any other type of head gear is authorized
- Approved religious headwear allowed; may need removal for screening or ID.
Approved religious headwear may be worn but may require removal to successfully clear the walk-through metal detector
- No hooded shirts or jackets.
No hooded shirts or jackets
- Prohibited items may not be worn under coats or jackets.
The wearing of prohibited clothing items under coats or jackets is also prohibited.
Everything else
- No club, gang or organization symbols; no pro sports team items.
The wearing of any type of club, gang, or other organization symbols is strictly prohibited.
- No wrap-around or button up/down skirts.
No wrap-around skirts
- No sunglasses or scarves.
No sunglasses e No scarfs
- No plain white T-shirt as the only shirt.
Visitors will not be allowed to wear plain white T-shirts as their only shirt.
If they say no
- Not following the dress code means the visit is disallowed.
Failure of visitors to recognize and adhere to these requirements will be reason to disallow the visit.
- Operations Lieutenant/Duty Officer may bar other items of poor taste.
Any other item of clothing which is determined by the Operations Lieutenant and/or the Complex Duty Officer to be of poor taste,
Inmate mailing address
JOHN ANTHONY SMITH-JONES Reg. No. 12345-678 FCI Allenwood Medium P.O. Box 2000 White Deer, PA 17887
Put their name and register number on the envelope. Use the P.O. Box address above. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
Use the P.O. Box only. Never mail to the street address (Rt 15, 2 Mi N Of Allenwood, White Deer, PA 17810).
- Packages
- All packages need prior approval unless the handbook says otherwise. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- Money
- Never put money in a letter to them. Use the BOP lockbox in Des Moines, Iowa, or Western Union or MoneyGram (see the Money tab). Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
Books and magazines: at a medium security prison, books and magazines must come straight from a publisher, book club or bookstore (Amazon, for example), never from home.
How to send money to an inmate here
Money never goes to Allenwood Medium. It goes to the BOP, and the BOP puts it on their account. There are 3 ways. Each one below shows you the actual form and exactly what to write in each box, already filled in with their name and number.
First, they must sign the power-of-attorney form (BP-A0407) when they arrive. Until they do, MoneyGram and Western Union money cannot post. Click here to read the source: Program Statement 4500.13, Trust Fund/Deposit Fund Manual (May 7, 2026) ↗
1. Postal money order Our pick
"Postal" means the U.S. Post Office. A postal money order is one you buy at the counter of a U.S. Post Office, from the United States Postal Service. Money orders sold at Walmart, a grocery store, a bank, Western Union, MoneyGram or a check-cashing store are not postal money orders.
Why it matters: a postal money order has no hold. Once the BOP's lockbox in Des Moines gets it, it goes on their account. Every other money order and every personal or company check is put on a 15-day hold first, and the 15 days only start when the lockbox receives the envelope. Add the days it spends in the mail, and it can be close to three weeks before they can spend it.Click here to read the source: BOP, Sending money by U.S. mail ↗ Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗ Foreign money orders and checks are held 45 days. The postal money order is also the cheapest way.
The Post Office's own steps
- Decide the amount. Up to $1,000 in one money order.
- Go to any Post Office.
- Bring cash or a debit card. The Post Office does not take credit cards for money orders.
- Fill it out at the counter with the clerk. Use the boxes below.
- Pay the amount plus the fee: $2.65 for up to $500, $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.
- Keep your receipt. You need it to track the money order or replace it if it is lost.Click here to read the source: U.S. Postal Service, Money Orders ↗
- Pay toJOHN ANTHONY SMITH-JONEStheir committed name, exactly as the BOP Inmate Locator shows it
- Address (under Pay to)Federal Bureau of Prisons, P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001
- FromMARIA SMITH-JONESyour name
- Address (under From)123 Main Street, Trenton, NJ 08608your address
- MemoReg. No. 12345678their 8-digit register number, no dash
Unconfirmed: the BOP does not say in writing what goes on the "Pay to" line. Their name is what families use. The name and number on the envelope are what the BOP requires.
123 Main Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
Federal Bureau of Prisons JOHN ANTHONY SMITH-JONES 12345678 Post Office Box 474701 Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001
Lost it? Tracking and replacing a money order
- Keep the receipt. You need the serial number, post office number and amount to track it at tools.usps.com/money-orders.htm.
- Lost or stolen: take the receipt to any post office and ask for a Money Order Inquiry. It costs $23 and can take up to 60 days.
2. MoneyGram
Posts in about 2 to 4 hours if sent 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern, any day. Up to $300 per payment. In a store, you fill out the blue ExpressPayment form. This is the BOP's own filled-in sample:
- Company NameFederal Bureau of Prisons
- City & StateWashington, DC
- Receive Code7932always the same
- Account Number of the Bill to Pay12345678SMITHJONESone letter or number per box
- Amount to Payup to $300
- Message to Biller or Beneficiary NameJOHN ANTHONY SMITH-JONES
Top section: your own name, address, phone and signature. Pay cash. Keep the receipt with the reference number.
Unconfirmed: some stores now type it into a screen instead of using the paper form. The boxes are the same.
Doing it online or in the MoneyGram app instead
- Go to moneygram.com (Pay Bills) or the MoneyGram app and log in or sign up.
- Search the biller 7932 or "Federal Bureau of Prisons."
- Enter the amount (up to $300) and the account number
12345678SMITHJONES. - Pay with a debit or credit card. A credit card can charge a cash-advance fee.
3. Western Union
Posts in about 2 to 4 hours. In a store, ask for the Quick Collect form ("To Send Money Form for Bill Payments"). Do not ask for a regular money transfer. This is a real Quick Collect form filled in with the BOP's values:
- Dollar Amountyour amount
- Pay toFederal Bureau of Prisons
- Code CityFBOP, DC
- AttentionJOHN ANTHONY SMITH-JONES
- Account # with Company (in the SENDER section: this is where people get lost)12345678SMITHJONES
Leave Promo Code blank. Put your own name, phone and address in the rest of the Sender section and sign at 3. Pay cash (some stores take debit). You get a 10-digit tracking number (MTCN). Keep it.
Unconfirmed: some stores have the blue Quick Collect form, some a "Pay a Bill" section, and some a phone to an agent.
Doing it online (Send2Corrections), screen by screen
You need a photo ID to set up the account: your name must match your ID exactly.
- Go to send2corrections.com or the Send2Corrections app. Log in or register.
- "Who are you sending to?" Choose the facility Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP DC).
- Receiver first name, middle name (optional), last name: exactly as the BOP has it.
- Commissary number: type only the 8 digits,
12345678. No dash, no name. The site adds the last name itself and shows the full account number in a grey box you cannot type in. - Ignore the pop-up that says "BOP number will not work." That text shows for every prison. The register number is what works.
- Amount: $1 to $300. Pay by card, or choose "Pay Cash (in-store)" and pay at a Western Union counter within 12 hours, or it cancels.
Hyphenated last name? The site drops the hyphen: Smith-Jones becomes 12345678SMITHJONES.
Money sent to the wrong person is not returned by Western Union. Western Union payments cannot be changed after they are sent.
Commissary list: what they can buy and what it costs
Allenwood's handbook (January 2022) says they may spend $360 a month. National BOP policy (PS 4500.13, May 7, 2026) raised the limit from $360 to $460 a month, plus $50 more in November and December. The handbook is out of date. Stamps, over-the-counter medicine, kosher and halal shelf-stable meals and copy cards do not count toward the limit. If they refuse to pay under the court-fine payment plan ("refuse" status), their limit is $25.00 a month. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗ Click here to read the source: Program Statement 4500.13, Trust Fund/Deposit Fund Manual (May 7, 2026) ↗
How shopping works at Allenwood Medium
- Shopping days are set by housing unit and rotate every quarter.
- Their account is "validated" (the spending month starts over) once a month, on a day set by their register number: the 1st for numbers ending in 0, the 4th for 1, and so on.
- They may not carry cash. Purchases come out of their account by computer.
- The commissary list says all sales are final and prices can change without notice.
(K) kosher, (H) halal. A number like "max 3" is the most they can buy at once.
Copy cards and photo tickets
- Photo Tickets max 10$1.00
- Copier Card max 3$7.50
Stamps (limit $14.60)
- .73 Stamp, 10 total$7.30
- .73 Stamp, 20 total$14.60
- .01 Stamp$0.01
- .05 Stamp$0.05
- 1.00 Stamp$1.00
Ice cream (limit 2 total)
- Salted Caramel Pretzel$3.90
- Java Jolt$3.90
- Chocolate P. Butter Sandwich$3.90
Frozen (limit 1)
- Yogurt Smoothie, Raspberry$1.95
Clothing
- Sweatshirt S/ M/ L/XL/2X/3X/4 max 2$18.85
- Sweatshirt (5X)$26.00
- Sweatshirt (6X/ 9X/ 10X)$23.40
- Sweatpants S/ M/ L/ XL/ 2X/ 3X/ 4X max 2$22.10
- Sweatpants (5X/ 6x)$29.90
- Sweatpants (9X/ 10X)$26.00
- Crew Socks /pair max 3$2.15
- Ankle Socks/pair max 3$4.30
- Knit Cap max 1$2.90
- Wool Glove max 1$4.90
- Knit Scarf max 1$10.40
- White Boxer Briefs (2pk) 4X$9.75
- White Boxer Briefs (2pk) (5X / 6X / 7X)$10.40
- GRT Pro Boxer Briefs 2Pk L / XL/ 2X max 3$6.95
- Gray Boxer And. Scott M / L / XL / 2X max 5$5.35
- Gray Boxer And. Scott (3X / 4X / 5X / 6X)$9.25
- Athletic Supporters M / L / XL max 2$9.10
- Gray T-shirt S-4x max 3$7.15
- Gray T-shirt (5X-6X)$7.80
- Shorts, S / M / L / XL / 2x max 2$23.40
- Shorts, (3X / 4X / 8X)$26.00
- Shorts, (5X / 6X)$28.60
- Shorts, (7X)$32.50
- Baseball Caps (Gray) , Adjustable max 1$12.95
- Thermal Shirts XL max 1$11.70
- Thermal Shirts (2X / 3X / 4X / 5X)$14.30
- Thermal Pants XL$11.70
- Thermal Pants (3X / 4X)$13.00
- Thermal Pants (2X / 5X)$14.30
- Bath Towel max 1$11.70
- Wash Cloth max 1$1.95
- Shower Shoes M / LG / XL / 2X / 3X max 1$9.10
- Gray Mesh Bag max 1$10.40
- Du-Rag max 1$2.55
Over-the-counter medicine
- Prilosec max 1$7.95
- Pepcid AC, generic max 1$4.95
- Liquid Antacid max 1$4.75
- Gas-X, generic max 1$3.50
- Imodium, generic max 2$2.60
- Milk of Magnesia max 1$3.65
- Tums 3-pack (antacid) max 2$2.95
- Lactase Enzyme Tablets max 3$6.00
- Fiber Therapy Powder max 1$10.00
- Hemorrhoid Ointment max 1$3.75
- Tucks Pads, generic max 1$5.40
- Fiber Tablets max 1$6.50
- Stool Softener (docusate) max 1$1.75
- Ear Wax Drops max 1$2.60
- Artificial Tears max 1$2.60
- Visine A max 1$9.35
- Allergy Tablets (chlorpheniramine) max 1$1.50
- Loratadine (allergy) Tablets max 1$1.75
- Saline Nasal Spray max 1$1.75
- Halls Cough Drops max 3$3.20
- Cough Syrup max 1$3.00
- Medicated Chest Rub max 1$1.75
- Tylenol, generic Acetaminophen max 1$2.50
- Advil, generic Ibuprofen max 1$3.00
- Aleve, generic Naproxen max 1$4.00
- Aspirin max 1$2.00
- Muscle Rub max 1$2.50
- Acne 10 Cream max 1$3.00
- Lamisil, generic (terbinafine) max 1$10.75
- Antifungal Powder (tolnaftate 1%) max 1$3.60
- Multi Vitamin, no iron max 1$6.00
- Vitamin B Complex max 1$3.50
- Vitamin C Plus max 1$3.50
- Hydrocortisone cream 1% max 1$1.75
- Antibiotic Ointment max 1$2.50
- Nasacort Spray max 1$17.25
- Corn Removers max 1$2.50
- Kera-Sal Nail Fungus Treatment max 1$21.95
- Vitamin E Gelcaps max 1$3.65
- Calcium Tablets max 1$2.85
Hair care (limit 3 total)
- Alberto VO5 Men’s 3N1 max 1$1.45
- VO5 Pomegranate Bliss Shampoo$2.15
- VO5 Pomegranate Bliss Conditioner$2.15
- Therapeutic Gel Shampoo max 1$4.50
- Dandruff Shampoo, medicated max 1$5.40
- Softee Shamp & Cond. max 1$5.55
- Sulfur 8 Conditioner max 1$4.50
- Styling Hair Gel max 1$3.60
- Murray’s Pomade max 1$3.25
- Coconut Oil Conditioner max 1$1.65
- Hair Relaxer max 1$10.95
- Pink Oil Moisturizer max 1$5.95
- Softee Hair Food max 1$1.90
Dental
- Colgate Clear Toothpaste max 1$3.60
- Crest Toothpaste max 1$3.75
- Sensodyne, Generic max 1$4.50
- Colgate Total Mouthwash max 1$5.00
- Colgate Toothbrush SOFT/MED max 1$1.00
- Toothbrush Holder max 1$0.55
- Dental Flosser Picks max 1$1.40
- Oral Pain Relief max 1$1.95
- Denture Toothpaste max 1$4.35
- Fixodent Denture Adhesive max 1$4.50
- Denture Bath Cup max 1$1.80
Health and beauty (limit 1 each)
- Disposable Razor max 1$1.70
- M5 Razor max 1$7.65
- M5 Blades max 1$7.65
- Protection Shave Cream max 1$2.65
- Magic Cream Shave Cream max 1$8.80
- Magic Shave (Bald Head) max 1$8.15
- Afta Shave Lotion max 1$3.35
- Bump Stopper max 1$3.90
- Pocket Comb max 1$0.65
- Palm Brush max 1$0.60
- Boar Brush max 1$3.20
- Hair Pick max 1$0.90
- Acrylic Mirror max 1$3.40
- Fingernail Clipper max 1$0.90
- Toenail Clipper max 1$1.15
- Elastic Hair Bands max 1$1.25
- Small Rubber Bands, Blk max 1$0.95
- Blistex Lip Balm max 1$1.80
- Cotton Swabs max 1$1.25
Skin care (limit 1 each)
- Vitamin E Cream max 1$1.70
- Dial Advanced Therapy Lotion max 1$5.35
- Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lotion max 1$6.35
- Nivea Shea Butter Lotion$6.60
- Cocoa Butter Stick max 1$2.50
- Body Powder max 1$1.65
- Petroleum Jelly max 1$1.20
- Sunscreen Lotion SPF30 max 1$5.40
- Acne Wash Foaming Scrub max 1$4.25
- Awaken Moisturizing Lotion max 1$5.40
- Antifungal Cream (tolnaftate 1%) max 1$1.35
Soap (limit 3 total on bar soap)
- Ambi Soap max 3$3.40
- Cocoa Butter Soap max 3$1.15
- Dial Soap w/vitamin max 3$2.10
- Honeysuckle & Orange Burst Body Wash$8.25
- Dawn Dish Soap$1.95
- Soap Dish max 1$1.00
Deodorant (limit 2 total)
- Suave Active Sport Deodorant$1.90
- Speed Stick Deodorant$2.95
- Suave Powder Deodorant max 1$2.15
Fragrance oils (limit 2 total)
- DKNY$6.11
- Somali Rose$6.11
Miscellaneous
- Toilet Paper max 1$1.90
- Bandage Strips max 1$0.90
- Handkerchief max 5$1.10
- Photo Album max 1$3.90
- Plastic Mug max 1$3.20
- Plastic Bottle, Quart max 1$3.90
- Microwavable Bowl max 1$3.40
- Utensil Set, 3 pc max 1$1.50
- Racquetballs max 2$7.35
- Sunglasses max 1$5.20
- Reading Glasses max 1$5.20
- Combination Lock max 1$8.95
- Playing Cards max 2$3.80
- Pinochle Cards max 2$3.25
- Shoelaces, 54” White/Black max 1$1.40
- Watchband, Velcro max 1$3.25
- Poncho, Clear max 1$2.60
- Toiletries Bag max 1$5.50
Stationery
- White Envelopes max 1$2.60
- Legal Envelope max 10$0.35
- Clear Wallet Envelopes max 2$1.45
- Tablet Warranty Envelope max 1$1.95
- Notebook max 2$2.40
- Legal Pad max 2$2.25
- Address Book max 1$2.05
- Pen, Blue max 2$0.20
- Pencils, 4 PK. max 2$0.60
- Typewriter Ribbon max 1$7.85
- Lift Off Tape max 2$2.60
- Print Wheel max 1$49.35
Batteries
- AAA Battery, 4 PK. max 2$2.30
- AA Battery 4 PK. max 2$2.30
- Watch Battery, 1220, 2016, 2025, 2032$2.60
Condiments
- Mayonnaise (K) max 1$3.30
- Peanut Butter max 1$3.95
- Nutella (K) max 1$4.90
- Salt & Pepper (K) max 1$1.85
- Sazon Seasoning, Goya max 1$5.00
- Adobo w/ Pepper (K/H) max 1$1.75
- Pickle, Garlic (K) max 5$1.15
- Hot Pepper Mix max 2$3.25
- Jalapeno Peppers (K) max 10$0.45
- Minced Garlic (K) max 1$1.55
- Onion Powder (K/H) max 2$2.80
- Ranch Dressing max 10$0.45
- Honey Sugar Free max 1$4.10
- BBQ Sauce Kraft max 1$3.45
- Sweet & Hot Sauce (H) max 1$3.25
- Louisiana Hot sauce (K) max 1$2.25
- Sriracha Sauce (K) max 1$6.70
Meat/cheese
- Mackerel Fillets (K/H) max 12$1.00
- Thai Tuna Steaks (K/H) max 12$2.70
- Tuna, Light (K/H) max 12$1.55
- Chicken Breast max 12$3.15
- Beef Summer Sausage max 10$2.55
- Hot & Spicy Beef Sausage (H) max 10$2.95
- Pepperoni max 10$2.55
- Honey Pepper Turkey Log max 10$2.55
- Buffalo Chicken Stick max 5$1.40
- Pink Salmon (K/H) max 10$1.70
- Mozzarella Cheese Block max 3$2.10
- Hot Beef/Jalapeno Cheese Combo max 5$1.60
- BBQ Beef Bites max 5$2.50
- Beef Salami max 10$1.30
- Smoked Clams (H) max 12$1.70
- Velveeta Cheese, single max 10$0.55
- Jalapeno Cheese Spread Tub max 3$2.10
Dry goods
- Refried Beans, Jalapeno Chile (K) max 10$1.60
- Quaker Oatmeal/Fruit (K) max 3$3.90
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes max 10$2.45
- Tortilla Shells (K) max 3$2.05
- Rice, Brown (K) max 10$1.45
- Rice, White (K) max 10$1.30
- Rice, Cheese (K) max 10$1.60
- Chili with Beans max 5$2.30
Ramen soup (limit 24 total)
- Cup-of-soup (cheddar cheese) max 12$0.70
- Ramen R/S Chili max 24$0.45
- Cajun Chicken Soup max 24$0.45
Candy
- Nerds Rope max 10$1.30
- Jolly Rancher, Sugar Free max 5$3.55
- Cow Tails max 10$0.35
- Reese’s PB Cup (K) max 5$2.30
- Twix (K) max 5$2.30
- Breath Savers max 3$1.00
Cereal (limit 3 each)
- Cocoa Dyno Bites (K) max 3$8.25
- Honey Nut Scooters (K) max 3$6.95
- Granola Oats w/ Honey max 3$2.95
Nuts
- Chocolate Peanuts (K) max 5$1.75
- Almonds, Raw (K) max 7$2.05
- Sweet N’ Savory (K) max 7$1.55
- Honey Roasted Peanuts (K) max 7$2.25
- Unsalted Peanuts (K) max 7$1.35
Snacks
- Saltines, Low Salt (K) max 2$2.35
- Townhouse Snack Crackers (K) max 2$3.50
- Vanilla Wafers (K) max 2$1.85
- Pop-Tart, Strawberry max 3$3.15
- Cinn. Toast Crunch Cereal Bar max 7$0.50
- Duplex Cookies (K) max 2$2.00
- Iced Oatmeal Cookies (K/H) max 2$2.50
- Carrot Cake (K) max 5$1.25
- Iced Honey Bun (K) max 5$1.25
Chips (limit 7 total)
- Doritos, Nacho max 5$2.85
- Kiubo Hot Chile max 5$2.10
- Sour Cream & Onion Chips (K/H) max 5$2.35
- Ripple Chips (K/H) max 5$2.35
Beverages/mixes
- Equal Sweetener (K) max 3$2.40
- Coffee Creamer (K/H) max 2$1.80
- Dry Milk (K/H) max 3$5.50
- Gatorade, Lemon-Lime (K) max 10$1.00
- Cappuccino, French Vanilla (K/H) max 3$2.05
- Columbian Coffee (K/H) max 3$4.55
- Decaffeinated Coffee (K/H) max 3$6.00
- Maxwell, Dark Roast Espresso (K) max 3$4.50
- Wyler’s Purple Berry Wave (K) max 3$1.40
- Wyler’s Tea/Lemonade (K) max 3$1.40
- Hot Chocolate (K/H) max 3$2.55
Health/fitness
- Peanut Butter Ultra-Fit bar max 7$2.00
- Health Shake Mix, Vanilla (K) max 7$1.55
Drinks (limit 24 Water or 12 Soda)
- Bottled Water, 6/PK. (K) max 4$1.45
- Mike&Ike Strawberry max 12$0.75
- Roote Beer max 12$0.75
Electronics (limit 1 each)
- Headphones, KOSS CL-120 max 1$36.40
- Clear Tunes Earbuds max 1$4.90
- Alarm Clock max 1$9.35
- Timex, Ironman watch max 1$55.85
- Booklight max 1$12.95
- Casio Calculator max 1$16.90
- Sangean Radio$68.90
- Score 7© Tablet$137.80
- Thinking of You Card/ 6 pack max 2$3.00
- Birthday Card/ 6 pack max 2$3.00
Cosmetics (limit 1 each)
- Jumbo Cotton Balls$1.75
- Personal Razors, 8 pk$3.00
- Wet n’ Wild Eye Shadow$3.75
- Wet n’ Wild Blush$3.75
- Classic Ivory Foundation$6.35
- Soft Beige Foundation$6.35
- Golden Honey Foundation$6.35
- Chestnut Foundation$6.35
- Cream Beige Foundation$6.35
- Wet n’ Wild Clear Lip Gloss$3.05
- Hair Claw Clips$2.75
- Hairspray$2.70
- Madina Bar Soap max 1$1.30
- Madina Shea/Aloe Soap$3.40
- Chocolate/Caramel Biscuit$2.25
- Chocolate Bar$1.30
- Hard Candy, Coffee$1.85
Phone calls and email
- Minutes
- 300 minutes a month, and ordinarily an extra 100 minutes in November and December. Every call is limited to 15 minutes. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- Hours
- Phones run from 6:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. On weekdays, access is limited from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. until after the 4:00 p.m. count, because they are at work. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- Numbers
- Their phone numbers are managed on the TRULINCS computers. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- Paying
- Phone money moves from their commissary account in even dollar amounts. Calls are monitored and recorded. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
They have to add your number and email to their list first. Emails come through CorrLinks: you get an invitation by email once they add you.
Health care at Allenwood Medium
Medical care level 2, 3 and mental health care level 2 (of 4). The BOP list gives this prison two levels, 2 and 3. Level 2 is stable outpatients who need to see a clinician monthly to every 6 months. Level 3 is people with complex, usually long-term, conditions who need frequent clinical contact, for example cancer in partial remission or severe heart failure. Click here to read the source: BOP "Institution Care Levels for Medical Assignment," February 13, 2024 (released under FOIA 2024-03455) ↗
- Sick call
- The daily schedule lists sick call Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday around 6:45 to 7:10 a.m. (times are approximate). Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- Dental
- Dental sick call is for emergencies only (toothache, abscess, temporary filling). Cleanings, permanent fillings and dentures are requested in writing (a "cop-out") and scheduled. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- Appointments
- Appointments go on the daily call-out list. Routine sick call is not held on weekends and holidays. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- Co-pay
- $2.00 for medical, dental and pharmacy visits they ask for. Needed care is not denied for lack of funds. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- Pill lines
- The daily schedule lists pill lines in the morning, at 10:15 a.m., at 3:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
Programs
- RDAP (drug program; can mean up to a year off for those eligible)
- The BOP's guide lists FCI Allenwood - M as an RDAP site. They write to Psychology Services (a "cop-out") for an interview. People are enrolled by how close they are to release. Click here to read the source: First Step Act Approved Programs Guide (May 2026) ↗
- Other drug programs
- The Drug Abuse Education Course and non-residential drug treatment. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- UNICOR (prison factory)
- The handbook describes UNICOR in general terms and says many institutions have a waiting list. It does not say what Allenwood Medium's factory makes. Anyone who refuses to pay court fines cannot work for UNICOR. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
- Education
- People without a GED must work toward one to be promoted above pay grade 4 in prison jobs or UNICOR. Click here to read the source: FCI Allenwood Admission and Orientation Handbook (revised January 2022) ↗
The BOP's First Step Act guide lists an RDAP at FCI Allenwood - M (updated June 4, 2026). Click here to read the source: First Step Act Approved Programs Guide (May 2026) ↗
Safety record
Criminal cases at Allenwood Medium
- October 2026An inmate at FCI Allenwood was charged with assaulting federal officers. The article says FCI Allenwood and does not say whether this was Low or Medium (not confirmed). (NorthcentralPA.com)
- June 2026Two Allenwood inmates were indicted on federal weapon charges. The article does not say which of the three prisons (not confirmed). (NorthcentralPA.com)
- March 2025An FCI Allenwood inmate was accused of having a razor weapon. The article does not say whether this was Low or Medium (not confirmed). (NorthcentralPA.com)
Deaths announced by the BOP
We found no deaths at Allenwood Medium announced by the BOP.
We found no BOP press release announcing a death at Allenwood Medium (checked November 3, 2026). The BOP does not publish a full count of deaths at each prison, so this does not mean no one has died there. The BOP has announced deaths at the other two Allenwood prisons; see their pages.
Sexual abuse audit (PREA)
The last federal sexual-abuse (PREA) audit covered the whole Allenwood complex and visited July 29 to 31, 2025. Result: 0 standards exceeded, 45 met, 0 not met. In the 12 months before the audit, the whole complex (all three prisons together) recorded 5 sexual-abuse allegations (all against other inmates) and 4 sexual-harassment allegations (all against other inmates). The audit does not split these by prison. Click here to read the source: PREA audit report, FCC Allenwood (onsite July 29 to 31, 2025) ↗
An allegation is a report, not a finding. The audit counts reports made, not what investigators concluded.
News about Allenwood Medium
No news stories found yet. We check every day. Last checked Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 pm ET.
Intel from the Inside
Intel last checked: November 3, 2026
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