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Thank you for your donation hero image for Ocean State Job Lot's Buy-Give-Get Coats program
Thank you for your donation hero image for Ocean State Job Lot's Buy-Give-Get Coats program

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

A Toy Donation in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation made a donation of over 3,000 toys in Manchester, NH, and Cape Cod, MA! The store teams from Hooksett, NH, and Hyannis, MA, made additional donations to the cause as well. Together, we are making a difference!

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.

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.

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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

A Toy Donation in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation made a donation of over 3,000 toys in Manchester, NH, and Cape Cod, MA! The store teams from Hooksett, NH, and Hyannis, MA, made additional donations to the cause as well. Together, we »

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. »

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.

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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