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For the Week of July 6, 2025

The OSJL Charitable Foundation Donates Backpacks at Grand Openings

As part of recent grand opening events, the OSJL Charitable Foundation, through the Close to Our Heart donation initiative, distributed 750 backpacks. These donations benefited the YMCA Auburn Lewiston in Auburn, ME, the YMCA Cecil County in Elkton, MD, and the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club in Seaford, DE, with each organization receiving 250 backpacks.

The OSJL Charitable Foundation Gives Back to PA

Celebrating the grand openings of new Ocean State Job Lots stores in Harrisburg and Trexlertown, PA, the OSJL Charitable Foundation made a generous donation of 500 backpacks to local YMCAs. The Harrisburg store’s efforts benefited the Friendship YMCA with 250 backpacks, and the Trexlertown store supported the Allentown YMCA with another 250 backpacks.

 

 

Seven Grand Openings, Seven Communities Supported

We’re thrilled to announce seven recent grand openings across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, each marked by significant donations to local organizations. Our efforts are making a difference, with a total of 165 Operation Sleep Well Kits, 500 backpacks, and a kayak package, which were distributed to organizations in Dover, DE; North Conway, NH; Morrisville, VT; Dansville, NY; Cape May, NJ; Somers Point, NJ; and Easton, MD.

 

 

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|

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|
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