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For the Week of December 21, 2025

Three Square Meals Returns

Ocean State Job Lot is helping the food crisis in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with the return of our Three Square Meals program. Our loyal customers are helping by donating at one of our store registers or online on our website. Since the inception of the Three Square Meals program in 2013, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has provided the equivalent of more than 100 million meals to local food pantries, churches, and regional food banks. Learn more about the program by clicking here.

OSJL Alaska Relief

Ocean State Job Lot is helping out multiple Alaskan towns that got hit hard by a recent, tragic tsunami. More than 2,000 people have lost pretty much everything, and the U.S. military is stepping in to assist. We’re doing our part by donating needed items like a thousands of coats and thousands of pounds of food, which the military is flying to Alaska. Our associates are working with our loyal customers who are able to donate any amount at the register in order to raise funds for warm clothing. It’s inspiring to see everyone working together to make a real difference!

Plumpy’Nut Update

We are happy to share that another five OSJL truckloads of Edesia’s Plumpy’Nut are being delivered to the Port of New Jersey to make their way to children in need. This equates to 1,026,000 meals for malnourished children! This donation was made possible through the generosity of our customers and the support of OSJL associates!

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|

How to Safely Wash Dog Toys

If your pet’s not feeling well, have you ever thought that their toys could be the reason why? Most times, we think of dog toys as something that keeps them sharp mentally and physically as they go through their day. Yet, we never think that a chew toy might have a negative effect. Could something from their favorite toy that gives them so much joy make them ill? Let »

By |April 17, 2024|DIY, Responsible Retail, Seasonal, Spring, Sustainability|
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