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For the Week of June 15, 2025

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.

 

 

Seymour, CT OSJL Reopens, Bolsters Community with Food Bank Donation

The Ocean State Job Lot store in Seymour, CT recently celebrated its reopening. During the event, the OSJL Charitable Foundation generously donated a pallet of food to the Seymour Oxford Food Bank Inc, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community by providing essential food and basic needs. Forced to close last August due to devastating floods, the store’s return marks a significant step forward for the community.

 

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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