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Boston Globe
29-07-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
With USAID gone, R.I.'s Edesia Nutrition is shipping food for starving children with support from private donors
Advertisement David Sarlitto, executive director of Ocean State Job Lot's Charitable Foundation, said Edesia's supplement is called a 'miracle food' by relief groups who said it can bring children on the brink of starvation back to nutritional normalcy. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up 'One case of this product equates to a human life,' Sarlitto said. 'That's not over-dramatizing what's going on.' On Tuesday, a convoy of Ocean State Job Lot trucks — escorted by the Rhode Island State Police — departed for New York with Edesia's fortified supplement Plumpy'Nut. The food aid will then be taken by an ocean freightliner to South Sudan. Regan Communications Group Tuesday's delivery was made without the help of the federal government, Salem said. There are 185,000 boxes of Edesia's lifesaving nutritional paste still waiting in a Rhode Island warehouse, she added, and the organization has not been told where the boxes will go. 'They are aging but not at risk of expiration,' she said. 'We need food to be traveling to children, not sitting in warehouses.' Advertisement Edesia said it expects 1.6 million children in South Sudan to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2025, the group said in a press release. Last year, 85 percent of Edesia's business was from Related : Sarlitto said multiple agencies stepped up to ensure the delivery could quickly make its way down one of the nation's busiest traffic corridors, including Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, Connecticut Governor Ned LaMont, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul who ordered state police to escort the convoy. 'Protecting global health and safety is everyone's responsibility,' Governor Dan McKee said in a statement to the Globe. 'Thank you to Ocean State Job Lot, Edesia and Provision Ministry for meeting the moment and delivering Plumpy'Nut nutrition to the starving families who need it desperately. RI State Police was proud to assist.' Edesia Nutrition CEO Navyn Salem walks past shipping boxes piled high alongside raw materials for Plumpy'Nut, a nutritional lifesaving peanut paste sent to malnourished children worldwide, at the company's warehouse in March in North Kingstown, R.I. David Goldman/Associated Press Salem is planning to continue self-funded operations to aid children in need. 'This is what we do to be creative while we wait for the US government to reestablish processes and supply chains we used to depend on,' Salem said. 'The State department has been building teams over the last 30 days to put new systems in place with how Edesia will be able to continue our work. It's positive and promising but we need something to be created in the interim.' US Representative Gabe Amo, who represents Rhode Island's First Congressional District, released a statement Tuesday thanking Edesia and OSJL for their food aid to South Sudan. Amo called on President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to support American farmers and aid producers by delivering Edesia's food aid to children and renewing contracts with Edesia so it can continue essential work. Advertisement 'Thanks to Ocean State Job Lot and Edesia Nutrition, working on coordination with the World Food Program, American can still answer the call when aid is needed,' Amo said in his statement. 'By partnering together, these organizations are filling the massive gap left by President Trump in delivering needed food assistance to children around the world.' Amo said he has 'pressed' Secretary Rubio and the State Department to resurrect America's aid programs. US Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, both Rhode Island Democrats, joined 40 US Senators in pushing for humanitarian aid in Gaza and resumption of diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire in the region. 'The acute humanitarian crisis in Gaza is also unsustainable and worsens by the day. Hunger and malnutrition are widespread, and, alarmingly, deaths due to starvation, especially among children, are increasing. The 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation' has failed to address the deepening humanitarian crisis and contributed to an unacceptable and mounting civilian death toll around the organization's sites. To prevent the situation from getting even worse, we urge you to advocate for a large-scale expansion of humanitarian assistance,' the 40 US Senators Carlos Muñoz can be reached at
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Your Stories Q&A: What's next for closed Big Lots in Oswego?
OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Is another store planned for the closed Big Lots in Oswego Plaza? The Big Lots in Oswego was one of several to close in our area, after the discount store filed for bankruptcy last year. The Big Lots was located in the Oswego Plaza off NY-104. It's the same plaza where Hobby Lobby and Texas Roadhouse are located. A 'For Lease' sign can be seen on the window, as well as a note on the door from Big Lots, thanking the community for its support. The plaza's property manager, Tim Kerstetter, said the Big Lots store was cleared out about a week ago. He said right now, nothing is lined up to replace the closed Big Lots, but they are actively looking. He said they've spoken with a few companies, but want to make sure the next business to sign a lease is the right fit for the plaza. There's at least one Big Lots in Central New York that is slated to reopen. Earlier this year, discount retailer Ocean State Job Lot acquired 15 former Big Lots stores across eight states, including the one in Clay. According to Ocean State Job Lot's website, the 15 stores they acquired are slated to open by early summer. Submit a form. Your Stories Q&A: What's next for closed Big Lots in Oswego? Your Stories Q&A: When will Thruway exit 34A in DeWitt reopen? Your Stories Q&A: Uncle Chubby's in Clay reopening after being closed for 18 months Your Stories Q&A: What documents do I need to bring to DMV to get REAL ID? Your Stories Q&A: Is my Social Security number shown when a store scans my REAL ID license? 'Why do you have to live in a war zone if you're not part of the war?': Syracuse landlord frustrated by bullets on his block Your Stories Q&A: When will the new Chick-fil-A open in DeWitt? Your Stories Q&A: When will the rough ramp near Destiny USA get repaired? Do you need a REAL ID by May 7? What to know Your Stories Q&A: Is Byrne Dairy still replacing former TK Tavern in Camillus? Your Stories Q&A: An update on the future of Beck's Hotel in Mexico Your Stories Q&A: When will new comfort food restaurant open in Bridgeport? Your Stories Q&A: $100 million golf course community planned at former Syracuse country club Your Stories Q&A: Utica bakery known for its half-moon cookies opening spot in Manlius After nearly two weeks, hot water returns to Nob Hill Apartments building Your Stories Q&A: A burning question about a flame in Oneida Nob Hill Apartments tenants continue to live without hot water after two weeks Your Stories Q&A: Opening date announced for Salina Starbucks Your Stories Q&A: Something new on the menu for the former Ponderosa in Salina Your Stories Q&A: When will construction finish on the old Hilltop Restaurant and bowling alley in Skaneateles Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ocean State Job Lot sets opening plans for first Ocean County store
BARNEGAT -- Ocean State Job Lot, in the midst of acquiring more than a dozen Big Lots stores in eight states, will open its new, and first, Ocean County location by midsummer, the company said Thursday. In New Jersey, Ocean State Job Lot, a discount retailer, is in the process of buying the former Big Lots store on Route 9 in Barnegat as well as locations in Somers Point and Cape May. Big Lots was the anchor tenant at Barnegat's Bayshore Plaza, leasing a 29,797-square-foot storefront there. The 12 other former Best Lot locations are in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine. 'This is an exciting chapter for us,' said Marc Perlman, Ocean State Job Lot's principal owner and CEO, in a statement. 'Expanding into new markets has long been part of our strategic plan, but like everything else we do, it needs to be done with value in mind. What's Going There? First Hobby Lobby coming to Ocean County, replacing this Christmas Tree Shops store "We look forward to introducing our unique brand, friendly service and extraordinary savings to customers in each of these new communities.' Ocean State Job Lot sells name brand and close-out merchandise at discount prices. The changing variety of items include household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products, kitchen pantry staples and gourmet and specialty food items. The retailer has a history of taking over storefronts vacated by troubled retailers. In Monmouth County, Ocean State Job Lot's store in Freehold Township is a former Toys R Us location. In Holmdel, it's now in a store formerly occupied by Stein Mart. Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection last September and was ultimately sold to Gordon Brothers, the asset manager, which ran going-out-of-business sales. The company also has been transferring leases to other retailers interested in opening stores, which besides Ocean State Job Lot includes Ollie's Bargain Outlet. David P. Willis, an award-winning business writer, has covered business, retail, real estate and consumer news at the Asbury Park Press for 27 years. He writes What's Going There column and can be reached at dwillis@ Please sign up for his weekly newsletter and join his What's Going There page on Facebook for updates. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Ocean State Job Lot will open Barnegat store by summer 2025
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ocean State Job Lot acquires 15 former Big Lots locations
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Ocean State Job Lot announced Wednesday it is acquiring 15 former Big Lots stores in eight different states. The Rhode Island-based discount chain already has 159 locations in the Northeast, and the expansion will add two new states to its presence: Delaware and Maryland. Job Lot said it plans to open 22 new stores this year, including the 15 Big Lots locations. 'Expanding into new markets has long been part of our strategic plan, but like everything else we do, it needs to be done with value in mind,' principal owner and CEO Marc Perlman said in a press release. 'We look forward to introducing our unique brand, friendly service, and extraordinary savings to customers in each of these new communities.' The company, which is headquartered in North Kingstown, also said it will be hiring for up to 70 positions at each new store. Current Big Lots employees will be offered jobs. The new stores are expected to open by mid-summer 2025. Ocean State Job Lot has previously transformed former Christmas Tree Shops and Toys 'R' Us stores into new locations. Big Lots, another discount chain, filed for bankruptcy last September and began closing all of its stores. The company later reached a deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to keep many of the locations open and transfer them to other retailers. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ocean County getting its first Ocean State Job Lot store in this empty Big Lots spot
BARNEGAT -- Ocean State Job Lot plans to open its first store in Ocean County by taking over a closed Big Lots store on Route 9. A popular discounter, Ocean State Job Lot will become the new anchor tenant at Bayshore Plaza, leasing the 29,797-square-foot storefront, according to Levin Management, the shopping center's leasing and managing agent. In Monmouth County, Ocean State Job Lot has stores in Freehold Township and Holmdel. Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection last September and was ultimately sold to Gordon Brothers, the asset manager, which ran going-out-of-business sales. The company also has been transferring leases to other retailers interesting in opening stores, including Ocean State Job Lot and Ollie's Bargain Outlet. What's Going There? New owner of The Shops at Brick plans new look and new stores Ocean State Job Lot has acquired 15 Big Lots leases in eight states, including Barnegat, Cape May and Somers Point, according to a recent LinkedIn post by Bill Read, executive vice president of Retail Specialist, who cited court documents. The company did not provide any specific information about the Barnegat store, but did say it was pursuing several Big Lots locations. "We have expressed interest in several Big Lots locations," Ocean State Job Lot said in a statement. "If everything goes as we hope, we expect to open in various former Big Lots locations in the late spring/early summer timeframe. We will provide more information about our plans as soon as we are able." Ocean State Job Lot sells name brand and close-out merchandise at discount prices. The changing variety of items include household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products, kitchen pantry staples and gourmet and specialty food items. What's Going There? First Hobby Lobby coming to Ocean County, replacing this Christmas Tree Shops store David P. Willis, an award-winning business writer, has covered business, retail, real estate and consumer news at the Asbury Park Press for 27 years. He writes What's Going There column and can be reached at dwillis@ Please sign up for his weekly newsletter and join his What's Going There page on Facebook for updates. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Ocean State Job Lot opening first Ocean County store in Barnegat
