How To Help Ocean State Job Lot Donate Toys To Kids This Holiday Season

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — North Kingstown-based retail chain Ocean State Job Lot is aiming to donate as many as 100,000 toys to children in need, but needs your help.

Ocean State Job Lot will lunch "Buy-Give-Get" at its 153 stores across Rhode Island and the rest of the Northeast. In partnership with U.S. military organizations, Big Brothers Big Sisters, select YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Community Angels, and local social service organizations, the retail chain will donate to children this holiday season.

Customers who buy three or more toys for $10 each and give them back to the store as a donation to children in need, will get a “Crazy Deal” gift card equal to the amount of the toy purchase for use on future purchases.

"We are thrilled to announce our latest Buy Give Get initiative," Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation Executive Director David Sarlitto said. "During difficult times, extras like new toys and games are often not a priority. We are proud to work alongside our wonderful partners to make the holidays a bit brighter for kids throughout the Northeast."

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