Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Where to Donate Your Old Eyeglasses

If you've got an old set of sunglasses, nonprescription, or prescription lenses lying around, there are several organizations that are happy to take them off your hands. For low-income families and people living in developing countries, eyeglasses are a luxury that many can't afford, and your old lenses can make a big impact...

posted originally from: AT:Chicago

Lions Club cleans up old eyeglasses, sorts them by prescription, and donates them around the world. They have recycling centers in the US, Canada, and Europe.
New Eyes for the Needy recycles eyeglasses for US and international patients in need. Donations are shipped to their headquarters in New Jersey.
Unite for Sight sends eyeglasses to African nations. They're especially in need of sunglasses and reading glasses. Donations are shipped to their recycling center in Tennessee.
LensCrafters runs the "Give the Gift of Sight" foundation, which recycles eyeglasses for people around the world. They accept drop-offs at any LensCrafters location.

Other suggestions for places to donate your eyeglasses? Let us know in the comments below.

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