Local students eligible for glasses give away

Posted on January 17, 2016

*Children in need of glasses are being helped by a Central Illinois company. (Photo Courtesy Bard Optical)*

By Terry James

BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois company is doing its part to help children in need of glasses.

Bard Optical will give away 75 pairs of glasses to every community they serve. Bard Optical Spokeswoman Jane Scott said they did a similar giveaway five years ago.

“Diana Hall, the owner of Bard Optical, decided to repeat this promotion,” Scott said. “It was very successful five years ago. It was well received and really made us feel good to be able to give back to the community.”

Scott said 1500 students including those that attend Unit five and District 87 schools will benefit. The school district will decide who is eligible based on need.

“Students who are eligible for this program will be ages 13 and younger,” Scott said. “They are also students who are receiving free or reduced price lunches.”

Terry James can be reached at [email protected].

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