Used eye glasse and hearing aids can be dropped off at ouside collection boxes at Saylors Market and the Newville Print Shop

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 Lions Clubs International started the Lions Recycle for Sight program.  Everyone can help.

Throughout the year, Lions in our Newville club collect used eyeglasses through a network of collection boxes located outside The Newville Print Shop and Saylors Market. The glasses are counted and then delivered to our regional facility.   Most of the recycled glasses are distributed to people in need in developing countries where they will have the greatest impact.

How You Can Help

If you have used eyeglasses you no longer need, you can donate them to one of our collection boxes or a Lions club member.  Lions accept prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses and empty plastic and metal frames.  Children's glasses are especially needed.

View a video on how eyeglasses are recycled.  For more information, contact member of the Newville Lions Club or attend one of our monthly meetings.

Other items that can be dropped into our collection boxes for recycling are cell phones and hearing aids