I think that if society, by force, deprives someone of their freedom and the ability to care for themselves it assumes the obligation to do so on their behalf.

How one differentiates between prisoners who have the means to purchase things and those who do not is an interesting question. I would suggest that anything defined as a basic need should be included for all prisoners. Extras are are not.

So even if these individuals could purchase those products from the prison you would suggest that the prison and the society itself should supply the needed products? (just being devils advocate, I have my opinions but I still love intellectual conversation)

Retired Alabama corrections officer me dino can vouch that prisons are responsible for all normal needs.
The first thing that the academy at Selma teaches corrections trainees is that convicted felons are sent to prison AS PUNISHMENT not FOR PUNISHMENT~the latter practiced by such places as North Korea.
Normal needs includes protection. During my 21-year career I've broken up more fights and assaults than I can possibly remember.
Using deadly force to stop an escape is called protecting the public, though.

I would say that if you incarcerate someone you become responsible for meeting their normal needs for food clothing and shelter. This would fall into that category.

I have not looked at it in detail, but it makes me wonder what they are using the extra tampons for if the prisons feel they need to limit them.