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For the Week of March 29, 2026

Junior Jokers Coat Donation

Ahead of February’s historic end-of-the-month blizzard, Ocean State Job Lot in Mays Landing, NJ, was able to give back to its local community by donating coats collected during the Buy-Give-Get program. They provided 584 coats to the Junior Jokers organization! Together, we are making a difference!

Coffee and Coats Donation

On Thursday, February 19, The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation made a donation of 100 men’s coats and 65 single-cup coffee makers to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Gardner, MA. Additionally, Boston’s Best Coffee contributed a generous amount of coffee pods to go along with the coffee makers. The DAV was very grateful to receive the donation and Smiley Ball, the WooSox mascot was in attendance!

Feed RI Coat Distribution Event

On Friday, February 6, Feed RI hosted a coat distribution event in Rumford, RI, with a large donation of coats from the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation. There were 2,400 coats given out to community members in need, in a variety of sizes. 

“We are so grateful to Ocean State Job Lot for helping us provide for our neighbors during these extremely cold temperatures,” said Jennifer Lima, Director of Operations of Feed RI. “This initiative allows us to give beyond the spoon, aimed to offer additional comfort and reassurance this winter to those we serve.”

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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