Charitable Foundation2025-03-05T16:27:28-05:00
The hero website image for the Building Brighter Futures program for Ocean State Job Lot with children lying in the grass.
The hero website image for the Building Brighter Futures program for Ocean State Job Lot with children lying in the grass.

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

Customer Feedback Highlights Community Support

Ocean State Job Lot stores are directly connected to positive local initiatives. A customer from Store 429 - St. Albans, VT, shared inspiring feedback about the impact of our Feed for Free* and Close to Our Heart® programs. As the founder of a new non-profit organization that helps to serve families in need, she expressed deep gratitude for the support these programs provide in her community.    

Supporting Veterans: Sleep Well Kits Assembled

Sleep Well Kits have recently been assembled at OSJL with the assistance of students from Rocky Hill Country Day School in East Greenwich, RI. Nine packing stations were set up in the distribution center for participants to fill the kits. Together, the group prepared 500 kits that include pillows, sheet sets, bath and hand towels, washcloths, shampoo, soap, and hair care items. The kits will be distributed to veterans in need throughout our local communities.    

Building Brighter Futures

Ocean State Job Lot is partnering with organizations dedicated to helping children in our communities. We are collecting donations at our stores and online to directly support these efforts, assisting children with autism and multiple conditions including anxiety, food insecurity, and PTSD.  

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.

Ocean State Job Lot Community Report image

2023 Community Report

Our 2023 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

Customer Feedback Highlights Community Support

Ocean State Job Lot stores are directly connected to positive local initiatives. A customer from Store 429 - St. Albans, VT, shared inspiring feedback about the impact of our Feed for Free* and Close to Our Heart® programs. As the »

Supporting Veterans: Sleep Well Kits Assembled

Sleep Well Kits have recently been assembled at OSJL with the assistance of students from Rocky Hill Country Day School in East Greenwich, RI. Nine packing stations were set up in the distribution center for participants to fill the kits. »

Building Brighter Futures

Ocean State Job Lot is partnering with organizations dedicated to helping children in our communities. We are collecting donations at our stores and online to directly support these efforts, assisting children with autism and multiple conditions including anxiety, food insecurity, and »

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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