About
We Serve Minnesota
Lions District 5M8 is part of Lions Clubs International — the world's largest service organization. Our 70+ Minnesota clubs answer local needs with global support.
Our Mission
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs.
Founded in 1917, Lions Clubs International has grown to more than 1.4 million members in over 200 countries. District 5M8 represents the Lions of central and eastern Minnesota.
Our Global Causes
Vision
Sight-saving programs, eyeglass recycling, and screenings since Helen Keller called Lions her Knights of the Blind.
Hunger
Food drives, community meals, and local pantry partnerships.
Environment
Conservation projects, clean-ups, and tree planting.
Diabetes
Awareness, screenings, and youth diabetes camp support.
Childhood Cancer
Family support and research awareness.
Youth
Leos clubs, scholarships, peace poster contest, and youth exchange.
Disaster Relief
Immediate response and long-term recovery when disasters strike Minnesota communities.
Humanitarian
Meeting urgent local needs wherever Minnesotans are hurting most.