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For the Week of February 1, 2026

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!

Buy-Give-Get Toys Update

Ocean State Job Lot would like to thank all our thoughtful customers who have helped a kid get a toy for Christmas. More than 175,000 toys so far! Our goal is now over a quarter million toys. It’s such a simple program. Buy a toy for ten dollars and get a ten-dollar Crazy Deal Gift Card. It costs nothing to be a hero!

Holiday Food Donations

During the holiday season, we think more and more about helping those in need. Our focus goes beyond giving material gifts to the idea of ensuring that those dealing with food insecurity can enjoy a nourishing, and if possible, festive meal. It’s one of the things we value here at Ocean State Job Lot, and with our Three Square Meals program, we try to fight against food insecurity as »

By |November 29, 2023|Charity, Responsible Retail|

What does Ocean State Job Lot really mean?

As Ocean State Job Lot continues to expand throughout the Northeast and now into the Mid-Atlantic area, it’s a question that we get more often than you might think. It’s easy to see that we are one of the region’s largest closeout retailers with brand-name merchandise at closeout prices, but we are also so much more. So, let’s give you a look behind the curtain to explain it all »

By |October 25, 2023|Responsible Retail|

We Stand With Israel

On the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Nova music festival in southern Israel, near the Gaza-Israel border, hundreds of concert-goers were enjoying what they imagined would be a beautiful day, filled with music surrounded by friends and fellow enthusiasts. Hamas, a terrorist organization, had other plans that would turn fatal for so many. As Hamas assailants infiltrated the festival by air and land, »

By |October 11, 2023|Charity, Responsible Retail|

To the Rescue In Action

Since its debut in 2019, Ocean State Job Lot’s To The Rescue program has supported over 350 different animal welfare organizations, including municipal shelters, local rescues, rehabilitation farms and wildlife centers. The success of our most recent To The Rescue program was not only realized by the amount of money and products donated, but by the individual efforts of our own associates. Store Team Leader David »

By |September 19, 2023|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 17, 2023, through Wednesday, August 23, 2023, all teachers, school management, school support personnel, and documented homeschoolers can take advantage »

By |August 9, 2023|Responsible Retail|

Buy-Give-Get Backpacks

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. This is especially true for young students who need a variety of supplies to succeed in school. A new backpack, a set of crayons, a few notebooks, and some pencils may seem like small things, but they can make a big »

By |July 19, 2023|Charity, Responsible Retail|
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