. >> although abdallah takes pride in his work, he may be overestimating its appeal. >> the food hereucks. >> man, i can't wait to get some pizza when i get out of here. >> it's all disgusting county food. >> but there is an alternative to the complimentary meals served in the kitchen. >> canteen! >> every thursday is canteen day. >> it's like christmas to them. honey buns, chips. i guess they don't get none of that stuff on their lunch trays or what not. for them to get that, they're happy. everybody excited when it comes in. >> in addition to snacks, inmates can purchase canteen items such as toiletries, clothing, radios, and writing supplies through debit accounts funded by friends or family on the outside. >> it's really exciting to me because i've never been to jail. i've never been in any trouble. so me coming inside the jail, this is my first time basically seeing the inside of a jail. >> michael wilkerson has been driving to jail every thursday for the past six months. >> can i see your band? >> yes. >> he works for an outside vendor that runs the canteen service. >> this is a