Ocean State Job Lot, customers, United Cajun Navy join in donating supplies to hurricane victims

Ocean State Job Lot Partners with its Customers & United Cajun Navy to Donate Essential Supplies to those Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

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, this week began its efforts to transport essential supplies to communities across multiple southern states that were severely impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. OSJL has partnered once again with their generous customers and the United Cajun Navy, who is on the ground with numerous organizations in the ravaged area, and will ensure the supplies are delivered directly to those who need them.

Last week tractor trailers left OSJL’s distribution center in North Kingstown, RI, containing approximately 20 pallets of personal and household cleaning and sanitization supplies. They have also donated nutritious, shelf-stable meals suitable for adults and children, and seasonally-appropriate clothing and outerwear in a full range of sizes and styles. 

“Our hearts go out to all of our neighbors to our south who have felt the effects of these devastating hurricanes,” said David Sarlitto, Executive Director, Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation. “We continue to assess the needs of those impacted by both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, and with the help of our generous and loyal customers, we are committed to shipping truckloads of additional supplies as fast as we can to provide further help to those in affected communities.” 

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.