Connoisseurs of penitentiary cuisine may be interested in knowing that the East Toronto Detention Centre in Scarborough has been getting some rather poor reviews of late. The critics—300 of the detention centre’s inmates—are so appalled with the food that they are going on hunger strike. They claim that fruits and vegetables are a rarity and that chicken is served only about once a month. In addition to complaining about the poor quality of the food, prisoners also say the portions are too small. One prisoner even told the Star that he knows the food could be better because he’s been in many different jails and has had better grub. Looks like we were misinformed—being a wise guy doesn’t get you better meals in prison.
• Prisoners go on hunger strike over bad food [Toronto Star]
Let them eat cake!
August 12, 2010 at 5:32 am | by JamesHmm, the food that is served in jail should not be equivalent to the food that one is served at home or in a restaurant.
One is in jail because you are being punished for a crime.They are not in an all inclusive holiday atmosphere in an all inclusive scenario.
A balanced diet,I agree with…portion control- fine…Do not starve them, that is wrong.
If they want more food, perhaps they can pay for it out of their pockets…not ours!
August 12, 2010 at 7:20 am | by designergirlMy heart bleeds…..
August 12, 2010 at 8:54 am | by mattagascar