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For the Week of June 7, 2026

Cape May, NJ Donation

Recently, our store in Cape May, NJ, made a donation of two $100 Ocean State Job Lot gift cards to The Branches Outreach, a local nonprofit whose mission is to provide essential services such as food, clothing, showers, and personal care items to individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, and crisis. They work to provide help with dignity and respect.

Elkton, MD – Close to Our Heart

Our Elkton, MD, store associates recently presented a Close to Our Heart donation to The Meeting Grounds. This local nonprofit provides essential support to unsheltered individuals within the county. The contribution enabled the organization to revitalize its outdoor area, creating a peaceful sanctuary for families and a productive garden for growing herbs, flowers, and vegetables.

The Tyls Foundation – Feed for Free

Recently, The Tyls Foundation in New Bedford, NH, picked up a Feed for Free donation at the Ocean State Job Lot store in Bedford, MA. Thank you to our associates for another great job. Together, we’re making a difference.

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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