VISION &
HEALTH

​Operation Feed Vision and Health Program

 

The Operation Feed Vision Program holds vision testing days at the Viva Mexico Restaurant building twice each year. The vision testing days facilitate the distribution of donated reading glasses to needy San Juan Cosala despensa recipients. In the past year, the program has given out more than 150 pairs of reading glasses, helping recipients increase their ability to read and to do other close work, including sewing, crocheting and machine repair.

The Vision Program is not able to perform optometric examinations, but despensa recipients who have distance vision issues are informed of the availability of low-cost options for having their vision tested and for obtaining prescription glasses.

Operation Feed also collects donated medical equipment and supplies, including wheelchairs, walkers, orthopedic supports and hygiene supplies. The Operation Feed team includes a retired nurse practitioner who helps match the donated equipment and supplies with appropriate despensa recipients.

The Vision and Health Programs are always grateful to receive donated reading glasses and medical equipment. If you live in one of the lakeside communities and would like to donate, we gladly accept the following items: new or used reading glasses and glasses cases; wheelchairs, walkers and canes; bedside commodes; lightly used orthopedic supplies; and clean mattress pads and anti-embolism stockings. If you have any of these items to donate, they can be dropped off at the Viva Mexico Restaurant.

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