Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation

Ocean State Job Lot Continues Donation and Transportation of Essential Supplies to Hard Hit Southeastern Hurricane Areas

Retailer dispatching three additional tractor trailers filled with critical provisions

North Kingstown, RI – October 21, 2024 – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain headquartered in Rhode Island with 153 stores throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, dispatched additional tractor trailers filled with donations of much-needed clothing and household cleaning and sanitization supplies, continuing its efforts to transport essential supplies to communities across multiple southern states that were severely impacted by the recent hurricanes. To date, OSJL has provided more than $850,000 worth of much-needed supplies.

With on-the-ground partner the United Cajun Navy and other local organizations, the supplies will be delivered directly to those who need them in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.

“So many communities have been impacted by the recent hurricanes’ strong winds, flooding and tornados,” said David Sarlitto, Executive Director, Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation. “To help those who have lost so much, we are sending down additional tractor trailers with cold and warm-weather clothing and footwear, and other necessary items. With the help of our partners on the ground, we will continue to monitor their greatest needs and work to provide further help to those who need it the most.”

Last week, OSJL sent multiple tractor trailers to the southeast containing cold-weather clothing including vests, long-sleeve shirts, down and fleece jackets, and warm fleece tops; warm-weather clothing including sneakers, sandals, women’s flats, polo shirts, dresses, t-shirts, and belts; and household cleaning and sanitization supplies.

On October 9th, OSJL sent full tractor trailers containing personal and household cleaning and sanitization supplies; nutritious, shelf-stable meals suitable for adults and children; and seasonally appropriate clothing and outerwear in a full range of sizes.

All donated supplies were purchased at cost, in part through donations made by customers at each OSJL store to the 501(c)(3) Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation to support the relief efforts. Monetary donations are being accepted in-store and online at: https://www.oceanstatejoblot.com/osjl-charitable-foundation.

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