The Bedford Lions Club (BLC) serves local, regional, and global communities. We are involved in several community and international service projects year-round to address real needs and make a positive difference in the lives of many.
Helping to Feed Bedford
Many folks in town are living without a consistent source of food. Families experience food insecurity on a regular basis in Bedford. We serve the community through sponsorship of the Bedford Community Food Pantry (BCFP) located at the Bedford Presbyterian Church.
Bedford Lions Plastic Film Program 2026
Mission: ZERO emissions!
How can you as an individual help? Say NO to plastic bags when shopping and at grocery stores. Utilize your recycling bags!
One of our most exciting and impactful ongoing programs since February 2021, is collecting clean and dry plastic bags and film for the Bedford Lions and Trex recycling program. This began after we noticed the plastic bags that were placed in the barrels next to the recycling trailers were going into the trash and incinerated by the recycling company! We developed a partnership, collaborating with the staff of the Bedford Transfer Station and Hannaford and presently, Market Basket. Each time we sort, collect, submit weights and pictures of plastic film and bags, the Trex Company quarterly awards 25 groups a gift certificate. This project saves the town money, keeps the bags from incineration, reduces air pollution and the town benefits with benches made with Trex materials. The main work is collecting the bags at the Transfer Station and bringing them to Market Basket in Bedford. We are always looking for individuals and other organizations to volunteer with our collection efforts. Schools and groups can register separately or together. Sign up at NexTrex.com/recycling or contact the Bedford Lions club: BedfordNHLionsClub@gmail.com
Medical Equipment for The Bedford Community, Those in Disaster Areas and Eyeglass Collection for Those in Need
Through partnership with the Bedford Transfer Station, we have set up a collection area where you can donate medical equipment and supplies including crutches, walkers, wheel chairs, canes, exam gloves, miscellaneous medical equipment, and personal items. Most of the donations for this program come from Bedford residents but thanks to the publicity of this program, we also receive donations from other towns and organizations as well. In return, we have set up a medical “loan locker” to loan some of the above items to people in temporary need right here in our community.
We have an ongoing collection and delivery program of eyeglasses for those in need. Another important project is the eye screenings of youngsters in town using a non-contact SPOT screener that immediately screens for 7 problems and identifies if further follow up needed by an eye care provider.
Other BLC News and Updates
Each May, BLC awards $2,500 scholarships to college-bound Bedford seniors. Of this amount, $2,000 was donated by a former scholarship winner, Gary Chartrand. His donation will provide BLC with funds for future scholarships.
If you are interested in joining the Bedford Lions Club or just volunteering for one of our great projects, please call Sophie Cutler at 818.645.6381.
