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Charitable Foundation Updates
For the Week of October 26, 2025
Donation to Mattahunt Elementary School
Partnering with the New England Patriots, the OSJL Charitable Foundation supported this year’s Patriots Foundation Adopt-A-School recipient, Mattahunt Elementary School in Mattapan, MA. A donation of more than 600 backpacks – one for each student – and forty rugs for the classrooms was made to the school from the charitable foundation to go along with bins of school supplies, bulletin board paper and a laminator from the Patriots Foundation. Great work, Team OSJL!
Plumpy’Nut Donation Drive
Thank you to all associates who supported the Plumpy’Nut donation drive. Together with our customers, we were able to donate 1.2 million meals to children suffering from severe malnutrition. A single carton containing 150 servings can save the life of a child. Together, we are able to make a difference in the lives of many children in need. Thank you, Team OSJL!
Backpack Donation To Tides Family Services
The OSJL Charitable Foundation made a donation of 504 backpacks to Tides Family Services, based in West Warwick, RI. The organization was very grateful to receive the donation that will help benefit families throughout the state.
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Distribution of PJs and Shoes to Children in Need
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation’s Buy-Give-Get PJs and shoes program’s success has resulted in the distribution of pajamas and shoes to nearly 46,000 children in need. Ocean State Job Lot has been working with iHeartMedia and Big Brothers Big Sisters to distribute the pajamas and shoes to families in need. “We’re proud to have launched this new Buy-Give-Get promotion in conjunction with our partners at iHeartMedia and »