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For the Week of May 4, 2025

Heroic Gardens – Lasagna Garden Project

Showing promising development, the Lasagna Garden project in Elkins Park, PA, launched on Saturday, December 7, 2024, has reached a new stage. Following the initial setup, which utilized a 34,000-pound donation of cardboard from OSJL for layering, the materials have decomposed into a rich planting base. Flowers and sunflower seeds have now been planted as part of the program, which is designed to help “veterans experience the healing power of nature.”

 

 

Customer Feedback Highlights Community Support

Ocean State Job Lot stores are directly connected to positive local initiatives. A customer from Store 429 – St. Albans, VT, shared inspiring feedback about the impact of our Feed for Free* and Close to Our Heart® programs. As the founder of a new non-profit organization that helps to serve families in need, she expressed deep gratitude for the support these programs provide in her community.

 

 

Supporting Veterans: Sleep Well Kits Assembled

Sleep Well Kits have recently been assembled at OSJL with the assistance of students from Rocky Hill Country Day School in East Greenwich, RI. Nine packing stations were set up in the distribution center for participants to fill the kits. Together, the group prepared 500 kits that include pillows, sheet sets, bath and hand towels, washcloths, shampoo, soap, and hair care items. The kits will be distributed to veterans in need throughout our local communities.

 

 

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|

Donations at Fall Grand Openings

Ocean State Job Lot has celebrated several grand openings this fall, each marked by a commitment to community support. On October 19, the Pembroke, Massachusetts store opened its doors. As part of our support to the community, we donated non-perishable food items to the Firehouse Pantry to help local residents facing hunger. In addition, we delivered warm winter coats to the American Legion Post 143 to »

By |December 18, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

What is a Can’t Miss Closeout?

Ocean State Job Lot is more than just a discount store; it's a treasure trove of incredible deals on brand-name products. It’s also a place known for its Can’t Miss Closeouts. But what exactly is a Can't Miss Closeout? Well, let us tell you as we jump into the world of unbeatable savings to make sure you don’t miss out on any of our amazing offers. A closeout is »

By |December 4, 2024|Can't Miss Closeouts, Responsible Retail|

Thank You for Your Amazing Partnerships

The Job Lot Family would like to extend a giant THANK YOU to you, our loyal and philanthropic friends and customers. Together, we strived to help those in need. The recent hurricanes in the Southeast (Milton and Helene) left so many people suffering, but thanks to all of your contributions, our amazing buying power and our ongoing partnership with the Cajun Navy, we were able to ship fourteen tractor-trailer »

By |November 20, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

The Ocean State Job Lot Green Team October 2024 Cleanup

On October 7th, 2024, the Ocean State Job Lot Green Team, led by our Sustainability Team, met to do their annual fall garden cleanup at our corporate office in North Kingstown, RI. It was time to close up the OSJL Garden for the season and one last chance to harvest our veggies to be used in our cafeteria. The garden is one of our steps in keeping OSJL sustainable »

By |November 13, 2024|Responsible Retail, Sustainability|
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