Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation to Deliver 12 Pallets of PPE to Seymour, CT Fire and Police Amid Flooding Crisis
What: In response to the recent catastrophic flooding in Western Connecticut, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation (OSJLCF) will deliver 12 pallets of personal protective equipment, including gloves, wipes, sanitizer, and masks, to the Seymour Fire and Police departments to be distributed to OSJL’s fellow plaza occupants and additional businesses and organizations in the community in need of supplies as the cleanup effort continues.
When: Thursday, August 22nd 8:00 a.m.
Where: Klarides Village (tent in parking lot)
16 Klarides Village Dr
Seymour, CT
Who: Representatives from Ocean State Job Lot, representatives from the Seymour Fire and Police departments; representatives from OSJL’s fellow plaza occupants.
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.
