Choose from food, clothing, medical care, school supplies, and even livestock.
A donkey means a family stops carrying water, firewood, and harvests on their backs. Items vary by machine, but every one of them meets a specific need.
Twelve Texas cities, each with its own local charities to support.
Food, blankets, medical care, school supplies, even goats and chickens.
Machines take credit cards and mobile payments. No cash needed.
Enter your phone or email. 100% of your gift goes to the charity.
Live music and activities every night are filled with the spirit of Christmas. Bring the kids, the neighbors, and whoever’s in town for the holidays.
Select your nearest city above
to view the activity schedule
Light The World Giving Machines are big red vending machines where you can donate special items to those in need through select local and international charities.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors the machines and covers the costs so that 100% of your donation goes to the charity you choose. There are more than one hundred locations worldwide. This year, there are Light The World Giving Machines in Dallas – Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, Texas.
No, all are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Donatable items vary in cost from anywhere to $5 to $150.
No, 100% of the donations go directly to the charity of your choice, with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covering the fees for processing credit cards.
Yes, 100% of your donation goes to people to help them receive the item of your choosing from the Giving Machine.
Each non-profit charity is financially vetted and background checked.
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