All donations are allocated toward helping the needy. The Patchogue Lions Club helps by organizing events to raise funds in assisting in treatments and cures for a variety of ailments and diseases, helping the elderly, educational support, emergency services, assisting the poor and needy, and much more. Each member takes pride in his or her position as a concerned citizen and Lions Club member, Every dollar is allocated towards organizations for those in need.
The Patchogue Lions Club has sponsored over the past 5 years various food drives for the hungry and has collected over $136,000 in food donations and the amount is continously growing. The event is Chaired by Al Babin and Co-Chaired by Hal Kramer.
Chrismas in June was started by past president Vito W. Lamonica Jr. and is still Chaired by Vito to date.
Heres where it all goes:
- Eyesight Conservation
- Fedelco Guide Dog Foundation
- Smithtown Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
- Canine Companions Incorporated
- Diabetes Control
- Meals on Wheels
- Hearing Impaired
- Substance Abuse Programs
- Dare Program
- Diabetes Wellness Center at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital
- Disadvantaged Children's Christmas Party
- Disadvantaged Children's End of School Party
- Back Packs filled with School Supplies
- Fourth of July Parade Charity Event
- Names Project - AIDS Memorial Quilt
- The Interdisciplinary School
- The Cleary School for the Deaf
- American Heart Association
- Community Betterment and Welfare
- Patchogue Fire Department
- Boy Scouts of America and Eagle Scout Projects (Suffolk Chapter)
- Ronald McDonald House
- Spotlight on Children
- Patchogue - Medford Schools (Scholarships)
- Youth Athletics Programs
- Patchogue - Medford Schools honoring Students of the Month
- Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Vouchers for the Poor and Needy
- Food Drive
- Coat Programs for the Needy
- and much more.