The Champaign Lions Clubs collects used eyeglasses, sunglasses and hearing aids for the Lions International Program, which recycles glasses at 17 centers worldwide.   Also accepted are cell phones, empty ink cartridges (not toner), and keys.

For more information, call 309-863-5335​.

We have many collection sites in Champaign-Urbana, including the following, but due to COVID-19, it is best to call a location before going there, to verify that they are open and could accept a donation:

1. America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, 2032 N. Prospect, Champaign -  (217) 954-1085
2. Chittick's Family Eyecare, 8 Dunlap Court, Savoy - (217) 398-2020
3. Eyemart Express, 2515 N Prospect, Champaign -  (217) 355-0354
4. Busey Bank:
  • at Prospect & Kirby in Champaign - (217) 384-3400
  • at Windsor Road & Philo Road in Urbana - (217) 365-4930
5. C-U Eyecare, 2008 Round Barn Road, Champaign - (217) 355-6464
6. All About Eyes, 525 Town Center (across from Menard's) - (217) 531-5393
7. OSF Medical Center, lobby, 1400 West Park, Urbana (lobby) (217) 337-2000
8. Carle Eye Care, 3105 Fields South Drive, Champaign - (217) 902-3937
9. Dr. Jodi Albert & Assoc, 308 South Neil (just north of Springfield Ave) -(217) 356-5787
10. Jones Optical, 1711 South Neil, Champaign - (217) 359-2390
11. Urbana Free Library, 210 West Green, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-4057
​12. Gailey Eye Clinic, Windsor and Duncan Rd, Champaign - (800) 820-3910
13. Bard Optical, 907 Marketview #15, Champaign - (217) 393-8579
​14. Salt & Light, Champaign and Urbana sites - (217) 355-5654
15.  Christie Ophthalmology at the Fields  3101 Fields South Drive, Champaign, IL - (217) 366-1200

​Also, any Walmart Supercenter Optical Department will take eyeglasses for Lions Club.International.

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