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Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation

Who We Are

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collaborates with local partners to support a broad array of charitable causes in our store communities, including: food insecurity, homelessness, veterans, child welfare, animal rescue, and healthcare services. During times of humanitarian crisis, the foundation’s focus broadens to provide emergency medical supplies, hygienic products, clothing and food for those in need, both domestic and abroad.

Charitable Foundation Updates

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 »

Sow and Grow Seed Donation

The OSJL Charitable Foundation recently donated 330,000 seed packets to the URI Master Gardeners at East Farm in South Kingstown, RI. Volunteers sorted and prepared the seeds to be donated to local libraries, where community members will be able to pick them up for free!

To The Rescue 2026

Ocean State Job Lot’s Charitable Foundation’s To The Rescue donation drive is back! Since 2019, To The Rescue has helped over 350 local animal rescues and sanctuaries, helping to provide food and other essential supplies. Because we pay all the overhead, 100% of the customer’s donation goes straight to the animals in their local communities. Together, we are making a difference! 

Volunteers at backpack charitable event

Application for Assistance

A strong community enriches us all. At Ocean State Job Lot, we prioritize our giving to target organizations, programs and events which we believe are consistent with our focus areas, and present an opportunity where our support can have the greatest impact.

Volunteers at the Three Square Meals Fill-A-Bus Food Drive event in North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Our Programs

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has developed programs to support individuals and families in the communities where our stores are located as well as other nonprofit organizations and the important work they do.

Ocean State Job Lot associates at distribution center with New England Patriots cheerleaders.

Community Support, Events, and Promotions

From assisting people in need, including children, veterans and military, those who are homeless, and those struggling with food insecurity, to aiding animal rescues, shelters and welfare organizations, our dedication to those in-need never wavers.

Ocean State Job Lot volunteers at backpack event.

Our Partnerships

We take great pride in our commitment to supporting our neighbors, and working with our partner organizations for the greater good.

Ocean State Job Lot Community Report image

2024 Community Report

Our 2024 Community Impact Report highlights some of the ways we partnered with our customers to assist people in need, and lived our Mission, Vision and Values.

Charitable Foundation Updates

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, »

Sow and Grow Seed Donation

The OSJL Charitable Foundation recently donated 330,000 seed packets to the URI Master Gardeners at East Farm in South Kingstown, RI. Volunteers sorted and prepared the seeds to be donated to local libraries, where community members will be able to »

To The Rescue 2026

Ocean State Job Lot’s Charitable Foundation’s To The Rescue donation drive is back! Since 2019, To The Rescue has helped over 350 local animal rescues and sanctuaries, helping to provide food and other essential supplies. Because we pay all the »

Volunteers at the Three Square Meals Fill-A-Bus Food Drive event in North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Volunteers at the Three Square Meals Fill-A-Bus Food Drive event in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

David Sarlitto, Executive Director OSJL Charitable Foundation with Brian Gates, Director Bookwell Travel, display some Buy-Give-Get Coats for veterans in need.

David Sarlitto, Executive Director OSJL Charitable Foundation with Brian Gates, Director Bookwell Travel, display some Buy-Give-Get Coats for veterans in need.

Ocean State Job Lot volunteers filling backpacks with supplies for children going back to school as part of the Buy-Give-Get Backpacks program in August of 2022.

Interns at the 2022 Buy-Give-Get Backpack stuffing event.

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