The Whole Shabang chips are a brand of seasoned snacks originally made by the Keefe Group, a company specializing in products for the prison population. These chips started as a flavor of the Moon Lodge potato chips sold exclusively in prison commissaries. The flavor is described as a unique blend, often compared to a combination of salt & vinegar and barbecue, similar to the Canadian "all-dressed" chips but distinct in its own right

. Due to their popularity among inmates, former inmates, and correctional officers, demand grew for these chips outside of prisons. Initially, The Whole Shabang chips were not available to the general public, leading to a grey market and social media requests. By 2016, Keefe Group began offering The Whole Shabang chips for sale online to the general public, spinning them off from the Moon Lodge line

. The Whole Shabang brand includes several varieties, such as Original Potato Chips, Extreme Rippled Potato Chips, Extreme Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Extreme Crunchies, and Original Peanuts. The Original Popcorn flavor has been discontinued

. These chips are known for their intense seasoning and have developed a cult following. They are often used creatively by consumers, including in prison recipes like "Chi-Chi," a type of soup made with crushed chips and other ingredients

. The Whole Shabang chips can now be purchased online and in some retail stores like Walmart, often sold in packs such as 12 packs of 1.5 oz bags or larger quantities like 72 packs of the Extreme version

. In summary, The Whole Shabang chips are a highly seasoned snack with roots in prison commissaries, now available to the general public due to popular demand, and celebrated for their unique flavor and cultural significance