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Lions Club Eyeglass Donations Accepted at Tax Collector Offices
January 31, 2018
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office is partnering with the Lions Club to change lives, one pair of glasses at a time.
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford announced that all four Escambia County Tax Collector offices are drop off locations for prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses and plastic and metal frames.
In just about any home, a person can find a pair of glasses no longer being used. That same pair of glasses may change someone else’s life.
“It can be a catch 22,” Lunsford said. “Someone needs a driver license to be able to get a job but does not have a pair of glasses to be able to pass the vision test. By donating your unused glasses, you can help a person find gainful employment. Your donation of unused glasses can help provide our community with more opportunities to grow and thrive.”
Citizens can drop off their glasses through the drive thru or night drop boxes, in the drop box located in the lobby of each office or give the glasses to any tax collector employee. Offices are located downtown, Marcus Pointe, Molino and Warrington.
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I am just asking.. are the individuals who are in need of these glasses required or need an eye exam prior? How do the individuals who need them collect them? Thanks! I know these are questions that may be up for discussion after reading the article. I see where it clearly states the drop off for people wanting to donate but just looking out for the ones who may be in need and have not had an eye exam, how to do they go about getting these? Thanks, this is wonderful for those who can’t afford them. Rx eye glasses are not cheap!