Changing Lives, One Pair at a Time

In just about any home, one can find a pair of eyeglasses that are no longer being used. That same pair of eyeglasses can change another person’s life.

Lions Recycle for Sight

That’s why we started the Lions Recycle for Sight program. Everyone can help.

Throughout the year, Lions, Leos and other volunteers collect used eyeglasses and deliver them to regional Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers (LERCs). LERC volunteers clean, sort by prescription strength and package the glasses. Recycled glasses are distributed to people in need in low and middle income communities where they will have the greatest impact.

Eyeglass Recycling – How You Can Help
Donate glasses and change someone’s life. Imagine if you could help a child read. An adult succeed in his job. A senior maintain her independence. And provide a community with more opportunities to grow and thrive.

Everyday, our recycled eyeglass programs do all of this and more. Here’s how you can donate glasses and help.

Drop Your Eyeglasses in Lions Collection Boxes
You can drop off your usable eyewear at Lions-sponsored collection boxes in your community. For information specific to locations in your community, contact your local Lions club.

Donate Glasses by Mail
You can also package your usable eyeglasses and mail them to one of two locations:

Your nearest Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
Lions Clubs International Headquarters
Attention: Receiving Department
300 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA

Lion Betty Fandel heads up the eyeglass donation program. Contact her for more information at bettyfandel@verizon.net.

Need a donation box for your work?  Betty can help.

Have a pair you don’t use anymore?
Bring them to the next meeting.
(Even sunglasses, but we don’t need the cases.)

Did you know Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers clean, sort, and determine the strength of each pair?  They are then given out when eye care professionals perform vision screenings around the world.

7,133 Pairs!!!
Donated to Date