commissary

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Building 178, originally opened in 1942, had included a bowling alley, commissary, tailor shop and even a disco.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

The line to buy food or hygiene products at the commissary was so long that sometimes detainees left empty-handed.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

In the commissary are seven food stations with a variety of cuisines including a sushi bar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025

The “spread,” he said, would include jailhouse burritos, a variety of creative ramen noodle recipes and a questionable version of kimchi that relies heavily on pickles purchased from the commissary.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2024

Without cash to buy from the jail’s commissary, they go hungry and lose weight.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario