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For the Week of September 20, 2026

Wicked Fishing for Vets Event

On October 15th, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation brought U.S. veterans together with alumni from the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins for an unforgettable Wicked Fishing for Vets event! Participants enjoyed an exciting deep-sea fishing excursion across nine Wicked Tuna vessels, capped off with a wonderful luncheon at the Gloucester House. Proceeds raised directly benefited the Foundation’s Operation Sleep Well initiative, equipping transitioning veterans with crucial move-in kits filled with brand-new bedding, towels, and personal care necessities.

RI State Police’s Kids, Cops and Classrooms Initiative

The OSJL Charitable Foundation is once again a proud partner of the Rhode Island State Police for the Kids, Cops, and Classrooms initiative. The program is designed to ease the financial strain on local families, and the statewide effort gathers essential school supplies and backpacks for students in need.

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!

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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