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For the Week of February 1, 2026

NJ Buy-Give-Get Coat Donation

On Saturday, December 6th, a Buy-Give-Get coat donation was made in Atlantic City, NJ. There were 2,500 coats distributed with the help of The New Hope Baptist Church, The American Legion Atlantic City, and the local police and fire departments. In just a few short hours, all the coats were distributed to people in need. Together, we are making a difference.

A Buy-Give-Get Donation

On November 30th, Store 119 – Westerly, RI, received a Buy-Give-Get coat donation of 12 warm winter coats for veterans from The Fraternal Order of Police for the Westerly Police. Together, we are making a difference.

A Special Thanksgiving Meal

On Thanksgiving, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation hosted a community meal. Complete with thousands of pieces of fine china and table linens, it brought to light David Sarlitto, VP of Corporate Giving’s vision to make this meal one to remember. Held in the Job Lot headquarters cafeteria, there were over 80 volunteers, including OSJL associates and their family members, as well as folks from partnering organizations, who donated their time on Thanksgiving to help make this a special event for the almost 200 people in attendance. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without the support of the volunteers, and our partners: Gregg’s Restaurants and Taverns, Quidnessett Country Club, Sid Wainer & Son/Chef’s Warehouse, and Taylor Rental. A special thank you to everyone who helped make this event a wonderful success!

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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