Ocean State Job Lot Announces New “Buy-Give-Get” Toys Program
Region’s premier closeout retailer partners with its customers to provide up to 100,000 toys to children across the Northeast this holiday season
North Kingstown, RI – (September 12, 2024) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain with 153 stores across the Northeast, is pleased to announce a special “Buy-Give-Get” designed to spread cheer to thousands of kids across the northeast. In partnership with US military organizations, Big Brothers Big Sisters, select YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Community Angels, and local social service organizations, OSJL will donate as many as 100,000 toys to children this holiday season.
Beginning Wednesday, September 11, customers who buy three or more toys for $10.00 each and give them back to the store as a donation to children in need, will get a “Crazy Deal” Gift Card equal to the amount of the toy purchase for use on future purchases. Restrictions apply for the redemption/use of Crazy Deal Gift Cards. Click here for full details.
“We are thrilled to announce our latest Buy Give Get initiative,” said David Sarlitto, Executive Director, Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation. “During difficult times, extras like new toys and games are often not a priority. We are proud to work alongside our wonderful partners to make the holidays a bit brighter for kids throughout the Northeast.”
OSJL offers several Buy-Give-Get programs throughout the year to assist underserved communities. Over the years, OSJL has partnered with its customers to donate hundreds of thousands of backpacks to students; warm winter coats, hats and gloves to veterans; and pajamas and shoes to kids. Earlier this year, OSJL’s first-ever Buy-Give-Get bikes program provided 1,800 bikes to families across the region including military families.
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 153 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, approximately 5,600 employees, and annual sales exceeding $800 million. OSJL Shoppers find an ever-changing array of brand name, first-quality merchandise at closeout prices, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products (holiday, gardening, patio, pool, and beach supplies), and kitchen pantry staples at a fraction of their typical price. The company was named a four-time “Best Employer” by Forbes® Magazine*, a four-time US Best Managed Company by Deloitte, one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024 by Newsweek, a three-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award, and a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces winner. *Ocean State Job Lot is not affiliated with Forbes®.
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, supporting numerous causes, including feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, assisting veterans and military families, aiding animal rescue, caring for children, advancing healthcare, supporting the arts, and promoting learning. The Foundation’s operational, administrative, and overhead expenses are covered by Ocean State Job Lot, not the Foundation, ensuring that 100% of every dollar raised through the Foundation goes directly to helping those in need. Ocean State Job Lot is headquartered in the Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: (401) 295-2672; Website: OceanStateJobLot.com.
