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For the Week of September 6, 2026

Community Spotlight – Saugus, MA

Recently, our Saugus, MA store was spotlighted in the Reading, MA Food Pantry’s monthly newsletter. The store has partnered with the Reading Food Pantry, where a volunteer comes to the store every other week to pick up food donations. They donate snacks, dried fruits, cereal, drinks, pasta, and sauces from their Feed for Free bin. Well done, Saugus!

OSJL Charitable Foundation Honored with Paul Harris Fellow Award

In recognition of its outstanding commitment to the community, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation was presented with the Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International Award last week. Named after the Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris, this is the highest honor bestowed upon non-members of the organization.

New Buy-Give-Get Baby Essentials Program

Thanks to our amazing customers, the Buy-Give-Get Baby Formula initiative was a resounding success, providing 164,000 cans—valued at $3.3 million—to new parents in need. Building on that momentum, we are excited to introduce our new Buy-Give-Get Baby Essentials program! When customers purchase two essential baby items for $20 at checkout, we donate them directly to families in need and reward the customer with a $20 Crazy Deal Gift Card. Through our partner organizations, we will distribute vital items like onesies, sleep sets, and blankets. Together, we are continuing to make a meaningful impact!

What Ocean State Job Lot Does For Seniors

Ocean State Job Lot cares about all of its customers! From kids to parents to seniors and everyone in between. We treat all of our customers with the loyalty and respect they deserve. In this blog post, we will concentrate particularly on what we do for our seniors. In 2024, we launched our first-ever Helping Hands for Seniors program. Your donations helped support senior citizens’ organizations, as well as »

By |September 17, 2025|Charity, Responsible Retail|

Sunflower Farm Update: Giants Emerge!

The recent spring rains have truly worked wonders at the Sunflower Farm at Pennypack! What began as a challenging endeavor on land once riddled with concrete and foundational materials, transforming a former housing site into a vibrant community asset, is now showcasing remarkable progress. The sunflowers, whose strong roots anchored them through the initial soil challenges, have flourished. We're thrilled to announce that their stalks have »

By |July 23, 2025|Charity, Responsible Retail|

Supporting Children in Need Across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

A program for children in need: Their future begins with us. Across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, many children face hardship and uncertain futures. They're experiencing increasing food insecurity, limited access to nutritious meals, and barriers to essential resources like clothing. Compounding these issues, more and more children are coping with a range of mental and physical health issues as well as developmental challenges. We recognized this need and came »

By |June 18, 2025|Charity, Responsible Retail|

Our Commitment Grows: Feed for Free* Now in All OSJL Stores

Join us in making a difference! Our Feed for Free* program is now active in all Ocean State Job Lot stores, creating a partnership between our customers and local food pantries to tackle food insecurity head-on. We understand the importance of community support and have designed this program to be simple and rewarding. Visit any Ocean State Job Lot location to learn how you can participate in Feed for »

By |April 9, 2025|Charity, Responsible Retail|

Our Impact: Helping California Recover from Wildfires

Thanks to our customers' support and our collaboration with the United Cajun Navy, we've provided significant relief to California wildfire victims. We've sent 10 shipments totaling 240,000 pounds of crucial supplies such as clothing, human and animal food, cleaning/sanitation items, and furniture. “The total devastation we are seeing from the wildfires in California is heartbreaking and hard to comprehend,” said David Sarlitto, Executive Director, Ocean State Job Lot Charitable »

By |February 12, 2025|Charity, Responsible Retail|

A Warm Thank You: 77,000 Coats for Our Veterans

At Ocean State Job Lot, we deeply value the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans. Recognizing their commitment to our country, we are dedicated to supporting veterans in need. Our Buy-Give-Get coats program is a small token of our gratitude for their selfless service and the challenges they have faced. By ensuring that veterans have access to warm winter coats during the colder months, we aim to contribute »

By |January 15, 2025|Charity, Responsible Retail|
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