Donate Your Used Glasses: A Guide to Recycling and Giving Sight

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 25 percent of the world's population needs eyeglasses. You can help a person in need by donating glasses you no longer use.

Things You'll Need

• Eyeglasses
• Reading Glasses
• Running Sunglasses
• Straps For Sunglasses
• Sunglasses
• Packaging Tape
• Packing Peanuts

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Instructions

• 1

  Call (800) CLEANUP for a list of drop-off centers for your old eyeglasses. These centers are affiliated with a program called Give the Gift of Sight, which is sponsored by the Lions Club and LensCrafters.

• 2

  Check with your local Lions Club or LensCrafters for more information about the Gift of Sight program.

• 3

  Send eyeglasses to other organizations that help the needy, such as Medical Ministry International. Address the package to Medical Ministry International, Attn: eyeglass recycling, 12281 SW 28th, Miami, FL 33175. Glasses can also be sent to SightFirst Eyeglass Recycling Center, 34 W. Spain, Sonoma, CA 95476.