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Hero image for the BGG-Toys program on the Ocean State Job Lot’s Charitable Foundation page.
Hero image for OSJL BGG-Coats program.
Hero image for OSJL BGG-Coats program.
Hero image for the BGG-Toys program on the Ocean State Job Lot’s Charitable Foundation page.

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

Plumpy’Nut Update

We are happy to share that another five OSJL truckloads of Edesia’s Plumpy'Nut are being delivered to the port in New York 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!

Donation to Mattahunt Elementary School

Partnering with the New England Patriots, the OSJL Charitable Foundation supported this year’s Patriots Foundation Adopt-A-School recipient, Mattahunt Elementary School in Mattapan, MA. A donation of more than 600 backpacks - one for each student - and forty rugs for the classrooms was made to the school from the charitable foundation to go along with bins of school supplies, bulletin board paper and a laminator from the Patriots Foundation. Great work, Team OSJL!

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

Plumpy’Nut Update

We are happy to share that another five OSJL truckloads of Edesia’s Plumpy'Nut are being delivered to the port in New York to make their way to children in need. This equates to 1,026,000 meals for malnourished children! This donation »

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 »

Donation to Mattahunt Elementary School

Partnering with the New England Patriots, the OSJL Charitable Foundation supported this year’s Patriots Foundation Adopt-A-School recipient, Mattahunt Elementary School in Mattapan, MA. A donation of more than 600 backpacks - one for each student - and forty rugs »

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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