How We Serve
Every program is powered by dedicated volunteers and guided by the Lions Clubs International mission to empower service, inspire action, and improve our community.
Sight is at the heart of Lions Clubs worldwide. We provide free vision screenings, collect and recycle used eyeglasses for redistribution, and run KidSight screenings in local schools to catch vision problems early — when they're easiest to correct.
Key Activities
- Free community vision screenings for all ages
- Eyeglass collection and recycling program
- KidSight preschool and school-age screenings
- Referrals to affordable eye care providers
No family in Dunnellon should go hungry. Our hunger relief program organizes food drives throughout the year, partners with local food banks, and runs a community kitchen that serves hot meals to those who need them most.
Key Activities
- Seasonal and emergency food drives
- Community kitchen hot meal service
- Holiday meals for families in need
- Partnerships with local food banks and pantries
Investing in young people means investing in Dunnellon's future. Through our Leo Club, scholarships, the Lions International Peace Poster Contest, and mentorship opportunities, we give local youth the tools and confidence to lead.
Key Activities
- Leo Club leadership and service for teens
- Academic and community service scholarships
- Lions International Peace Poster Contest
- One-on-one youth mentorship program
Healthy communities start with prevention and education. We raise awareness about diabetes, host community health fairs with free screenings, and coordinate blood drives that save lives close to home.
Key Activities
- Diabetes awareness and glucose screening events
- Annual community health fairs
- Blood drive coordination with local hospitals
- Health education workshops and resources
Dunnellon is home to the Rainbow River and surrounded by natural beauty worth protecting. Our environmental programs mobilize volunteers for cleanups, tree plantings, and river conservation efforts that keep our community green.
Key Activities
- River and park cleanup events
- Community tree planting days
- Rainbow and Withlacoochee River conservation
- Recycling awareness and education drives
Lions bring Dunnellon together. Our events — from fundraising galas and holiday celebrations to our beloved pancake breakfasts — raise money for local causes while building the connections that make our town strong.
Key Activities
- Annual fundraising events and galas
- Holiday celebrations and parades
- Pancake breakfasts and community cookouts
- Boomtown Days involvement and local festivals
When disaster strikes, Lions respond. Through our partnership with Lions Clubs International Foundation, we mobilize emergency grants, coordinate rapid response teams, and help our neighbors rebuild after hurricanes, floods, and emergencies.
Key Activities
- LCIF emergency and disaster relief grants
- Rapid community emergency response teams
- Supply distribution and shelter coordination
- Long-term community recovery assistance