OLLIE'S RAISES OVER $791,000 FOR FEEDING AMERICA®

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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. raised over $791,000 for Feeding America through an in-store fundraising campaign, benefiting 132 partner food banks in 30 states. The campaign ran from March 10th to April 14th, with donations collected by 513 Ollie's stores. The company's CEO highlighted the importance of the partnership with Feeding America in addressing food insecurity across the country.

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• Ollie's raised a substantial amount of over $791,000 for Feeding America through its fundraising campaign.

• The company's collaboration with Feeding America will benefit 132 partner food banks in communities served by Ollie's.

• The fundraising campaign involved 513 Ollie's stores in 30 states, showcasing widespread participation and support.

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Extreme Value Retailer Fundraising Campaign Benefits 132 Partner Food Banks

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI), America's largest retailer of brand name closeout merchandise and excess inventory, is proud to announce that it raised more than $791,000 for Feeding America through an in-store fundraising campaign, which ran from March 10^th to April 14^th. Collected by 513 participating Ollie's stores in 30 states, these donations will benefit 132 Feeding America partner food banks in communities that Ollie's serves.

"Thousands of families across the country experience food insecurity every day. That is why it's more important than ever to continue our partnership with Feeding America to help deliver much needed assistance to people in the communities that we serve," said John Swygert, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ollie's. "Thanks to our hardworking associates and generous Ollie's customers, we have raised more than ever before this year to support families facing hunger across 30 states."

"Food banks across the country have reported increased needs from the growing number of people experiencing food insecurity," said Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. "With one in seven people facing hunger in the U.S., we are grateful for partners like Ollie's, whose support helps people in accessing the food everyone deserves."

About Ollie's 
We are America's largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, selling Real Brands at Real Bargain prices^®! We offer extreme value on brand name products in a variety of departments, including housewares, food, books, stationery, bed & bath, rugs & flooring, toys, health & beauty aids, and more. We currently operate 514 stores in 30 states and growing!
For more information, visit www.ollies.us

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FAQ

How much money did Ollie's raise for Feeding America?

Ollie's raised over $791,000 for Feeding America through its fundraising campaign.

How many partner food banks will benefit from the campaign?

The campaign will benefit 132 partner food banks in communities served by Ollie's.

When did the fundraising campaign take place?

The fundraising campaign ran from March 10th to April 14th.

How many Ollie's stores participated in the campaign?

A total of 513 Ollie's stores participated in the fundraising campaign.

Who is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ollie's?

John Swygert is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ollie's.