Help that stays local.

Vision

• Eye exams & glasses: for about 35–40 local residents every year.
• Vision screening: for preschool and school-age children, with area Lions clubs.
• Eyeglasses collection & recycling: donated glasses are collected and recycled for people who need them.
• Lions Vision Research Foundation / Wilmer Eye Institute and Leader Dogs: supported by this club.

Health

• Diabetes training & screening for the community.
• Health Screening Program — an annual club tradition.
• White Cane Days — an annual tradition supporting vision work.

Hunger & neighbors

• Local food bank support all year.
• Christmas Food Drive and the Children's Christmas Party — about 60 local families served historically.
• Neighborhood Meals (August 12, 2026).

Community traditions

• Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day leadership, field games, and the Lions Food Pavilion.
• Children's Halloween Party and the Halloween Parade.
• Fireworks and an annual golf tournament.

Need vision help, or want to pitch in? Call 301-447-2939 or message the club on Facebook.