Community Support

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has distributed more than 150,000 surgical masks to those on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 this month, including 25,000 to Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA; 16,000 to Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA; 12,000 to Lifespan in Providence, RI; …

Rhode Islanders, we are committed to flattening the curve, and we know you are too!  We also know that you need to find ways to have a little fun and socialize at a distance.  Here are the upcoming virtual events you don’t want to miss!  

Ocean State Job Lot Announces ‘Mask Fabric For Free’ Campaign Rhode Island-Based Retailer supplying customers with free fabric to create DIY-cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island with 140 stores throughout New England, New Jersey, …

The Martucci Group, a local and growing restaurant group in East Greenwich has launch a new SOUP·ORT program in response to the recent COVID19 crisis. In addition to their take-out and curbside menu, they are now offering quarts of their famous Italian Wedding Soup for just $1.00 for healthcare workers, …

Looking for a way to engage the kids?  Mystic Aquarium is going LIVE!  You can “see” the animals in a safe way.  Here are the details: At 11am each day, Facebook Live broadcasts from Mystic Aquarium feature different animal care professionals and a variety of species. During the broadcast, viewers …

Takeout and Curbside Delivery in Rhode Island As we navigate this new “normal”, it is important we support the local venues that have served us over the years.  Take-out and curbside delivery in RI follow social distancing protocol and allow us to enjoy the local restaurants.  We have compiled a …

If there was ever a time to put your health first, it is now. We are facing a global pandemic. We know that your health is your wealth, but it is also your lifeline. South County Adventure Boot Camp has been coaching local women for over ten years. Our passion …

The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) and RI Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF) announced yesterday that it has established the RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund to benefit statewide foodservice, lodging and tourism employees who have been laid off due to the COVID-19 situation. Rhode Island-based hospitality workers who have recently been laid off …

Tips to Stay Healthy During Quarantine Limit sugar and ultra-processed foods. Studies show that refined sugars can suppress your immune system for hours after ingestion. Ultra-processed foods are generally shelf-stable for a long time (think: potato chips and toaster pastries) which may make them appealing right now, but they are …

South County Adventure Boot Camp is excited to announce virtual camp!  You can count on the same personalized attention, challenging workout, and group atmosphere…all while social distancing.  The Zoom app is interactive and will give you the best possible virtual workout scenario. The Zoom app will allow you PRETTY MUCH …