Charity
Buy-Give-Get Coats for Veterans
At Ocean State Job Lot, we care deeply about veterans and their commitment to serving our country. Giving back to veterans in need is a gesture of gratitude and respect for their selfless service and sacrifices made in defending our country. These brave men and women have dedicated their lives to safeguarding our freedoms, often facing unimaginable challenges and hardships during their service. Ocean State Job »
Holiday Food Donations
During the holiday season, we think more and more about helping those in need. Our focus goes beyond giving material gifts to the idea of ensuring that those dealing with food insecurity can enjoy a nourishing, and if possible, festive meal. It’s one of the things we value here at Ocean State Job Lot, and with our Three Square Meals program, we try to fight against food insecurity as »
We Stand With Israel
On the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Nova music festival in southern Israel, near the Gaza-Israel border, hundreds of concert-goers were enjoying what they imagined would be a beautiful day, filled with music surrounded by friends and fellow enthusiasts. Hamas, a terrorist organization, had other plans that would turn fatal for so many. As Hamas assailants infiltrated the festival by air and land, »
To the Rescue In Action
Since its debut in 2019, Ocean State Job Lot’s To The Rescue program has supported over 350 different animal welfare organizations, including municipal shelters, local rescues, rehabilitation farms and wildlife centers. The success of our most recent To The Rescue program was not only realized by the amount of money and products donated, but by the individual efforts of our own associates. Store Team Leader David »
Buy-Give-Get Backpacks
Children In Need During Back-to-School Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and many families in our communities are struggling to afford new school supplies. This is especially true for young students who need a variety of supplies to succeed in school. A new backpack, a set of crayons, a few notebooks, and some pencils may seem like small things, but they can make a big »
Donation to James L. Maher Center in Middletown, RI
This week, our Charitable Foundation delivered potted planters with a total retail value of $3,600 to the James L. Maher Center in Middletown, RI. The center works to advance the lives of people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and to create a more inclusive world where they can thrive. To learn more about the James L. Maher Center and ways you can support their mission, click here.