Brandon Lions Club Sells Luminaria Kits for $9 to Fund Local Charities

The Brandon Lions Club is selling luminaria kits for $9 each to fund local charitable programs, continuing a tradition that began in 2002. Residents in the Greater Brandon area can purchase the kits to decorate their walkways and driveways with white paper bags and candles on Christmas Eve.

Each kit contains 15 white paper bags, 15 long-burning votive candles, 15 candle cups, and a bag of sand for stability. The lights are traditionally displayed on the evening before Christmas, creating a festive atmosphere while raising money for the club’s nonprofit work.

The project supports Brandon Lions Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1954. The group focuses on eyesight and hearing programs at state and national levels. Locally, funds go to specific organizations including Dogs Inc., ECHO, Family Promise, and Selah Freedom Inc. The club also sponsors the Brandon High School Don Bishop Track Meet.

Residents must place orders by Sunday, November 15. No payment is required at the time of ordering. All sales are cash on delivery. Individuals can pick up their kits, or those ordering 15 kits or more can request delivery to participating neighborhoods. The pickup and delivery date is Saturday, December 19, at the club location at 610 Limona Rd. in Brandon.

Joe Kuebler manages the order process. He can be reached by phone at 813-263-2522 or by email at brandonlionsclub@gmail.com. The club is the area’s oldest community service organization, chartered in 1954. While Lions Clubs globally prioritize sight conservation, the Brandon branch supports a wide range of community needs.

The club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at its clubhouse. Dinner starts at 6:15 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. The Luminaria Project serves as a primary annual fundraiser that combines community participation with holiday celebration.