Ocean State Job Lot, a close-out retailer, is hoping to help the community flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Rhode Island-based retailer announced Tuesday that all 140 of their stores across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New England will supply customers with free fabric to be used for DIY cloth face masks.

"During this critically-important time, it's our responsibility as community partners to think outside of the box and provide as much assistance as we can," said Ocean State Job Lot's chief marketing officer Paul Conforti in a release.

"Our 'Mask Fabric For Free' campaign specifically focuses on the needs of everyday people who are looking for responsible ways to protect themselves and others."

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According to the release, customers making only one or two masks "are invited to take cloth napkins." Those who plan to make a large amount "will be supplied with a tablecloth, free of charge." Customers will be limited to five units of fabric each.

There are two Ocean State Jobs Lot locations in Rockland County and two locations in Dutchess County.

For any updates on store hours, go to oceanstatejoblot.com.

Ocean State Job Lot locations

Nanuet: 122 East Route 59, Nanuet. 845-393-9030. Temporary hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New City: 182 North Main St., New City. 845-634-1201. Temporary hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fishkill: 1551 Route 52, Fishkill. 845-896-1474. Temporary hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. everyday; senior hours 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Poughkeepsie: 3456 North Road, Poughkeepsie. 845-485-3125. Temporary hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; senior hours 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Heather Clark covers business openings and closings throughout Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties. Keep up on the latest comings and goings by joining our Facebook group at What's going there Westchester, Rockland, Putnam.Contact Clark via email, hclark@lohud.com.