Responsible Retail
Charitable Foundation Updates
For the Week of May 25, 2025
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »