North Mississippi Medical Center and Lions Club Launch Eyewear Drive

The groups are collecting donations of used glasses and magnifiers for those in need.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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North Mississippi Medical Center and the Lions Club of Tupelo are partnering to collect eyewear donations during National Low Vision Awareness Month in February. They are seeking used eyeglasses, sunglasses, reading glasses, and cases, as well as video magnifiers and large print materials to help those with low vision.

Why it matters

This eyewear drive aims to provide vision assistance to underserved members of the Tupelo community, addressing the important issue of low vision and lack of access to affordable vision care.

The details

The groups are collecting a variety of used eyewear and vision aids, including eyeglasses, sunglasses, reading glasses, and cases. They are also accepting donations of video magnifiers and large print materials to help those with low vision.

  • The eyewear drive is taking place during National Low Vision Awareness Month in February 2026.

The players

North Mississippi Medical Center

A regional medical center serving northern Mississippi.

Lions Club of Tupelo

A local chapter of the international Lions Club organization focused on community service and vision-related initiatives.

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What they’re saying

“We're proud to partner with the Lions Club to collect eyewear and vision aids for those in need in our community.”

— North Mississippi Medical Center

What’s next

The eyewear drive will run throughout the month of February 2026, with a goal of collecting as many donations as possible to distribute to those in need.

The takeaway

This collaborative effort between the medical center and local Lions Club demonstrates the importance of community partnerships in addressing vision health disparities and providing accessible vision care solutions.