A part-time Instacart delivery driver, Chrishalea Farley, found herself in a bizarre situation when she was asked to deliver food to a death row inmate at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson. She received a request for a wing platter and potato wedges from a local Publix, seemingly unaware of the destination at first. The delivery instructions mentioned meeting Chaplain Miller for the inmate, making Farley believe she was delivering a last meal.
Upon arriving at the prison, Farley was asked to present the order for review by a correctional officer. However, she was informed that the order could not be accepted. Instead, she was advised to give away or donate the food. Farley and her children ended up enjoying the wings that were part of the order. The incident was documented on TikTok, where it gained significant attention with over 590,000 views.
The delivery, which took place on April 10, covered a distance of 38.4 miles from Publix to the prison. Farley shared screenshots of the order details, including the total cost of $15.66 and a tip of $3.23, to showcase the peculiar circumstances. The unexpected situation evoked a mix of emotions for Farley, from the initial shock of delivering a final meal to humor over the unlikely encounter.
Farley clarified that her laughter was not directed at the inmate’s predicament, expressing empathy for their situation while finding humor in the overall strangeness of the event. She wondered about the possibility of an inmate using Instacart to order food themselves, leading to confusion about the nature of the request. Despite the unusual turn of events, Farley handled the situation with a sense of humor and shared her story on social media.
Instacart was contacted for comment on the incident, but there has been no response yet. Farley’s experience shed light on the unexpected surprises that can arise in the delivery industry. Meanwhile, Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison was also approached for input, but their response remains unknown. The unusual delivery request left Farley and her audience amused, showcasing the unpredictable nature of her job as a part-time delivery driver.
