Ocean State Job Lot donates PPE to Wilkes-Barre first responders A total of $12,000 worth of masks, face shields and cleaning products has been donated to the police and fire departments in the city. Author: Chelsea Strub Updated: 7:15 PM EST January 15, 2021 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On Friday, emergency officials and the Mayor of Wilkes-Barre shared a moment of mutual gratitude with the folks who work at Ocean State Job Lot in the city. People from the store presented the city's first responders with a gift. "We are thrilled to be able to once again, donate the important PPE supplies that you guys need to be out there every day helping take care of people in this time of need," said Mia Mclean, the store's team leader to Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown.