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For the Week of April 19, 2026

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.”

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 

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 »

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

Distribution of Yarn for Handmade Blankets for Children In Need

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation’s longstanding partnership with Project Undercover has expanded our reach to an organization with which they are connected. Project Undercover recently connected the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation with Project Linus, a wonderful organization which provides handmade blankets to children in need. Their mission is to offer comfort, warmth, and a sense of security to young people who are going through difficult »

By |September 4, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

Helping 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.  A new backpack can make a big difference for a young child. When kids have the supplies they need, they feel prepared and confident, and they're more likely to succeed in school. Unfortunately, not all families can afford to buy new school supplies. According to a »

By |August 28, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

Mark Your Calendar and Save During Educator Deal Days

Are you an educator gearing up for the new school year? Get ready to save as you prepare your classroom! Ocean State Job Lot is showing our appreciation for educators in our communities by offering an incredible promotion during their Educator Deal Days. From Thursday, August 15, 2024 through Wednesday, August 21, 2024, all teachers, school management, school support personnel, and documented homeschoolers can take advantage »

By |August 7, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

Distribution of Bikes to Children of Military Families In Need

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation’s Buy-Give-Get Bikes program’s success has resulted in the distribution of 1,800 bikes to children of military families across the Northeast. Ocean State Job Lot has worked with the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, USA Veterans, and other veteran services to distribute the bikes to military families. “Riding a bike is one of life’s simple joys, »

By |July 31, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

Summer Severe Weather Alert Tips

Summer storms in the Northeast can certainly pack a punch. Because the weather can change so quickly, make sure you keep up and stay safe with severe weather alerts. Sometimes, every single second can make a huge difference. But it’s not only the rain, thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes that can impact you. The extremely high temperatures can affect your day first, so you’ll want to take action! These days, »

By |July 24, 2024|Responsible Retail, Seasonal, Summer|
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