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For the Week of March 1, 2026

A Donation Delivered by Mule 

By partnering with the United Cajun Navy and the Mountain Mules Packer Ranch, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation donated essential supplies, including blankets, jackets, thermal wear, hats, and gloves, to families in remote areas of West Virginia who had no access to resources due to dangerous ice conditions. The Mountain Mules used pack mules to reach places vehicles couldn’t during this frigid winter. We are grateful for the support of our generous customers and associates that allows us to help people in need close to home and far away. You can see a video of the mules’ journey on Facebook!

Community Purple Award

Ocean State Job Lot’s Charitable Foundation was honored with the Community Purple Award to recognize the lasting impact Ocean State Job Lot has had on the Rhode Island National Guard (RING) community. RING mentioned Job Lot’s donations of coats, toys, and food that have made a positive difference for the community. 

Caption: Sergeant First Class Terry Rajsombath presenting the Community Purple Award to Ocean State Job Lot’s VP of Corporate Giving David Sarlitto and Charitable Operations Manager Mike Lucas

Image link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aA7icbB05rag0HFLPEtanDGlmeVxXbWu/view?usp=sharing 

Alt text: Sergeant First Class Terry Rajsombath presenting the Community Purple Award to Ocean State Job Lot’s VP of Corporate Giving David Sarlitto and Charitable Operations Manager Mike Lucas 

Sow and Grow Seed Donation

The OSJL Charitable Foundation recently donated 330,000 seed packets to the URI Master Gardeners at East Farm in South Kingstown, RI. Volunteers sorted and prepared the seeds to be donated to local libraries, where community members will be able to pick them up for free!

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|

Buy-Give-Get Coats for Veterans in Need

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 »

By |October 23, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

Future Distribution of Toys to Military Families In Need

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation’s Buy-Give-Get toys program’s success will result in the distribution of toys to kids in need including Big Brothers Big Sisters, YMCA, select Boys & Girls Clubs, Community Angels, Veterans Inc., Central & Western MA Veterans & Family Support, and USA Vets. “We are thrilled to announce our latest Buy-Give-Get Initiative,” said David Sarlitto, Executive Director, Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation. “During »

By |October 9, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|
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