The Lions Club connects 1.3 million men and women in more than 200 countries and regions who work together to benefit communities around the world. Known for working to end preventable blindness, Lions participate in a vast variety of projects that range from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims of natural disasters. Locally, Mattituck Lions Club helps provide funds and resources to many organizations and individuals on the North Fork though its many fund-raising efforts, including the annual Strawberry Festival and Wine & Food Festival, and drives throughout the year.