Make Giving Unforgettable

Give Back this Holiday Season at a #LightTheWorld Giving Machine

Rather than getting a candy bar at a vending machine, buy food, clothing, and other items for those in need here in our community and around the world. Visit a Giving Machine near you!

Visit a Machine, Donate to Five Local and Three Global Charities at a #LightTheWorld देने की मशीन

What is a Giving Machine?

Light the World Giving Machines are big red vending machines that provide a way for people to easily help those in need and to make the Christmas season a little more meaningful for themselves and for countless others.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors the machines and 100% of your donation goes to the charity you choose.

In 2024, visitors generously gave of themselves in Southern Nevada with nearly 19,000 purchases of meals, infant and senior support, and educational materials that totaled $565,329.

So, imagine swiping your credit card and buying a goat for a family in a third-world country to start a business or a pair of shoes for a homeless high school student in Southern Nevada.

#LightTheWorld is the perfect way to let our light-and His light-shine brightly. Visit a Giving Machine and make an impact this holiday season.

How it Works

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Choose a machine

Each machine at a location offers an identical selection of items representing global and local organizations that do good.

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Make your selection

You may donate from a variety of options for each charity, such as clothing, blankets, healthcare needs, goats or chickens, items ranging from $1 to $250.
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Swipe your card

Each machine accepts credit cards (swipe and tap) and mobile payments. Sorry, no cash or credit card chips.

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Collect your receipt

Enter a phone number or email address to receive a digital receipt. 100% of your donation will go to the applicable charity.

Frequently Asked Questions

All contributions purchase the items listed and are delivered by the non-profit through their organization.  100% of your donation is contributed directly to the  item’s purchased, or in case of supply issues, an similar item of equal value. 

Cards are loaded into the Giving Machine with  images of the items being donated.  You can then input the code assigned to each item and purchase it on the keypad.  The card will drop into the machine to be collected and delivered to the non-profit as proof of purchase. 

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Just like a vending machine!  The cards represent the specific items you are purchasing.  You can use a credit or debit card to give your gift!

Giving Machines accept credit and debit cards, sorry, no cash.

Giving Machines are not replacements for your wonderful service to all non-profit organizations, it is simply a way for everyone to participate and feel the spirit of the Holiday, giving to those in need.

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Find New Ways to Serve

It doesn’t need to be Christmas to give and to support the work of local nonprofit organizations. JustServe.org is a community resource to help create awareness for service opportunities near you. JustServe is a free service that links community volunteer needs with volunteers and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation in posting projects or in encouraging volunteers to serve. Find new ways to serve and bless our community today.