New Eyes for the Needy
Address
830 Morris Turnpike
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 376-4903
AKA:
New-Eyes
Description:
*Applications must be filled out on website; agency strongly prefers that any questions be emailed to info@new-eyes.org
*Provides new prescription eyeglasses (basic single or lined bifocals) for children and adults in the U.S who are low income and in need
*Applicants must have an eyeglasses prescription dated within the last 24 months, including their pupillary distance (PD) measurement before applying
*It is optimal for social service agencies/health advocates to apply on a client!s behalf; but individuals who do not have access to an agency may apply directly but must provide proof of eligibility
*For students: School nurse may submit letter using school's official letterhead; students eligible for free or reduced lunch are eligible
*Vouchers are good for 3 months from date of receipt and are accepted at on-line provider only
*No longer accepts used eye glasses for donation
Intake Process:
Online application
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Must be below 250% of federal poverty guidelines, have recent eye exam (within last 24 months),have no other resources available to pay for glasses including state and federal assistance programs
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 15, 2024
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
830 Morris Turnpike
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Mailing
PO Box 332
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Contacts
General Email
Primary Contact
Phone Numbers
1. Main Number
(973) 376-4903
Services
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Description
*Applications must be filled out on website; agency strongly prefers that any questions be emailed to info@new-eyes.org *Provides new prescription eyeglasses (basic single or lined bifocals) for children and adults in the U.S who are low income and in need *Applicants must have an eyeglasses prescription dated within the last 24 months, including their pupillary distance (PD) measurement before applying *It is optimal for social service agencies/health advocates to apply on a clientâs behalf; but individuals who do not have access to an agency may apply directly but must provide proof of eligibility *For students: School nurse may submit letter using school's official letterhead; students eligible for free or reduced lunch are eligible *Vouchers are good for 3 months from date of receipt and are accepted at on-line provider only *No longer accepts used eye glasses for donation
Hours
9AM-4PM, M-Th, 9AM-12PM, F
Required Documents
Copy of most recent eye exam; may have to prove eligibility
Eligibility
Must be below 250% of federal poverty guidelines, have recent eye exam (within last 24 months),have no other resources available to pay for glasses including state and federal assistance programs
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
On-line application
Languages
English
Service Area
All Areas
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
*Applications must be filled out on website; agency strongly prefers that any questions be emailed to info@new-eyes.org *Provides new prescription eyeglasses (basic single or lined bifocals) for children and adults in the U.S who are low income and in need *Applicants must have an eyeglasses prescription dated within the last 24 months, including their pupillary distance (PD) measurement before applying *It is optimal for social service agencies/health advocates to apply on a clientâs behalf; but individuals who do not have access to an agency may apply directly but must provide proof of eligibility *For students: School nurse may submit letter using school's official letterhead; students eligible for free or reduced lunch are eligible *Vouchers are good for 3 months from date of receipt and are accepted at on-line provider only *No longer accepts used eye glasses for donation
Hours
9AM-4PM, M-Th, 9AM-12PM, F
Required Documents
Copy of most recent eye exam; may have to prove eligibility
Eligibility
Must be below 250% of federal poverty guidelines, have recent eye exam (within last 24 months),have no other resources available to pay for glasses including state and federal assistance programs
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
On-line application
Languages
English
Service Area
All Areas
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
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