Eye Glasses and Vision Services at South Dakota Lions Foundation
- KidSight South Dakota - Working to screen children for eye health. Mobile screening units are available to daycares, preschools and schools on request.
- Eyeglasses & Hearing Aid Collection - Glasses are inspected, cleaned, refurbished, and reused by people in need in developing countries around the world. Hearing aids are also refurbished to improve the quality of life for those who cannot afford new technology.
- In Sioux Falls - drop locations for used hearing aids and eyeglasses are available at every Lewis store or the Foundation office.
- In Rapid City - any of the collection boxes at the three Boyd's Drug locations.
- In greater South Dakota, we have drop locations for used hearing aids and eyeglasses in dozens of small towns. Please call our office for the full list.
- Specific Assistance Program - Partners with healthcare professionals to provide vision services (eye glasses) at reduced rates to income-qualified individuals (200% of federal poverty level).
- For local Lions Club information (including meetings and contact details), contact the Foundation Office.
Categories
Adults (25-64)Children (0-17)FreeEye ExaminationsGeneral Laboratory TestsHearing AidsGlasses/Contact LensesAssistive Technology Expense AssistanceEye Care Expense AssistanceMedical Care Expense AssistanceOlder Adults (65+)Service ClubsGlasses Donation ProgramsHearing Augmentation Aid Donation ProgramsYoung Adults (18-24)
Physical Address
3920 S. Western Avenue, Suite 2, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Mailing Address
3920 S. Western Avenue, Suite 2, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Hours
Office hours: 9:00am - 1:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday
Website
Application process
Call for information
Fee
None
Required documents
Call for information
Eligibility
Citizens of South Dakota needing assistance with hearing and/or visual impairment who meet the financial requirements. Individual vision screenings available to those age 1 - 16 at the foundation office.
Agency info
South Dakota Lions Foundation
Non-profit organization that seeks to assure a legacy of vision and hearing related services for South Dakota citizens.