Changing Lives, One Pair at a Time
In just about any dresser drawer, 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 where volunteers clean, sort by prescription strength and package the glasses. Most of the recycled glasses are distributed to people in need in developing countries where they will have the greatest impact.
Eyeglass Recycling – How You Can Help
If you have used eyeglasses you no longer need, you can donate them as part of our Drive. We accept prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses and plastic and metal frames. Children's glasses are especially needed.
As part of our Global Service Challenge, the Queens Pride Lions Club will be collecting used eyeglasses during Global Service Week in January 2015. We will have drop-off points (collection boxes) in various locations throughout NYC, with a two-day outdoor drive happening in Jackson Heights on Saturday 1/10 and Sunday 1/11, 10am-2pm outside of the Jackson Heights Post Office (78-02 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights NY 11372).
We are seeking to raise funds to cover the costs associated with shipping the donated eyeglasses to our local processing facility in Trenton, NJ.