Ocean State Job Lot Announces Return of Annual ‘Buy, Give, Get’ Coats Program for Those in Nee
The program will provide thousands of winter coats to veterans across New England and the Mid-Atlantic, and expand to the Southeast to help those affected by recent hurricanes
North Kingstown, RI – (October 17, 2024) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain with 153 stores across New England and the mid-Atlantic, is pleased to announce the return of its annual ‘Buy, Give, Get’ coats program, Thursday, October 17, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Since the start of “Buy, Give, Get” in 2016, OSJL has provided more than 300,000 coats to veterans in need; this year’s program has been expanded to include donations to those impacted by the recent hurricanes, Helene and Milton.
During OSJL’s ‘Buy, Give, Get’ coat donation program, any customer who buys a warm winter coat at OSJL for $40.00 (retail value at $120.00 or more) and gives it back to the store as a donation to a veteran in need, will get a $40.00 Crazy Deal Gift Card for free, to be used for a future purchase online or at any Ocean State Job Lot store.
Approximately, 60,000 winter coats will be available for purchase to be distributed to veterans’ organizations in partnership with a multi-state network of more than 50 veteran support agencies, organizations, assistance programs and action groups serving New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Ocean State Job Lot is partnering with the United Cajun Navy and other local organizations to distribute warm winter coats to those in need across Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, ensuring that hurricane survivors receive essential support as they rebuild their lives.
Some restrictions apply for the redemption and use of the Crazy Deal Gift Card. Promotion does not apply to Ship-to-Store purchases. Participants must be registered as a Job Lot Insider. Promotion may not be combined with any other discount, offer or promotion, including but not limited to advertised sale items, Crazy Deals ®, Insider coupons and Insider Executive Deals. No rainchecks. Merchandise credit and Crazy Deal Gift Cards cannot be used as a form of tender during this promotion. Limited product exclusions apply, including Ocean State Job Lot gift cards, third party gift cards, clearance items, propane tanks and refills, beer and wine, kayaks and live plants and flowers. The offer may not be applied to past purchases. All warranty and return rules apply. To find out more Crazy Deals®, please visit: https://www.oceanstatejoblot.com/crazy-deals-faq.
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 Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: (401) 295-2672; Website: OceanStateJobLot.com.
