New Federal Rules for Mailing Funds to Prisoners

Justice4JP Release - October 4, 2004

Prefacing Note:

J4JP does no fundraising. This announcement is not a solicitation and should not be construed as one. The sole purpose of this release is to provide information for those persons who have recently sent monetary contributions (holiday gifts) to Jonathan Pollard at FCI Butner via regular mail channels, and have had their checks returned to them by the prison.

New federal rules, effective immediately, stipulate that checks and money orders can no longer be included in Jonathan's regular mail. Letters, cards and photos may continue to be mailed to him directly at FCI Butner, but all funds must now be routed to a National Inmate Lockbox at a central receiving address in Iowa. The Inmate Lockbox is responsible for receiving and distributing funds for all inmates and all institutions in the federal system.

What should you do if you have had your check returned and want to reroute it?

You have 2 choices:

  1. The simplest, most secure way to send a monetary gift to Jonathan or to contribute to his cantina fund is with a personal check sent to the NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL. NCYI will assume responsibility for transferring funds to the National Inmate Lockbox for Jonathan. Checks should be made out to NCYI Charities, designated for Jonathan Pollard and mailed to:

    National Council of Young Israel
    111 John Street, Suite 450
    New York, NY
    USA 10038

    Telephone: 212-929-1525 ext 115
    Fax: 212-727-9526

  2. While it is possible to mail directly to the Inmate Lockbox, it is a little more complicated. Personal checks are not accepted, and if sent, will be returned. Postal money orders are the preferred method of deposit. Both the money order and the envelope must be addressed to Jonathan Jay Pollard 09185-016 (full name, plus registration number). No letters, cards or notes are permitted to be enclosed with the money order. Mail to:

    Federal Bureau of Prisons
    Jonathan Jay Pollard 09185-016
    Post Office Box 474701
    Des Moines, Iowa
    USA
    50947-0001

On a positive note:

Jonathan continues to receive cards and letters from around the world. He receives a large volume of mail daily, and he reads every letter he receives. While he is not able to respond, he deeply appreciates every single letter. Please continue to write to him:

Jonathan Pollard
09185-016
FCI Butner
POB 1000
Butner, North Carolina
USA 27509-1000

Please email us at justice4jp@gmail.com in the event of any further questions.