(WBAP/KLIF) — North Texans have the opportunity to give to those less fortunate during the Christmas holiday season as The Giving Machines are touring DFW.
The large, red vending machines include a variety of cards with donation prices between $5 and $150 that feature a gift to those in need. The giving machines are sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and include school supplies, sports equipment, meals, new shoes, or a warm coat that can be purchased with a debit or credit card.
100% of the funds collected benefit 7 charities, including the Salvation Army, UNICEF, and Catholic Charities.
Last year, The Giving Machines raised over $600-thousand in North Texas, and close to a million dollars state-wide.
Dallas-Fort Worth is one of more than 100 cities worldwide to host the Light the World Giving Machines in 2024. Five local DFW charities will benefit: Salvation Army North Texas, Catholic Charities Dallas, Lovepacs, 6 Stones and Agape and two global charities, including Lifting Hands International and UNICEF – USA.
The Giving Machine will be in three locations throughout the metroplex from Nov. 22 – Jan. 1, 2025. They were in Grapevine from Nov. 22 – Dec. 5 at Napoli’s Italian Kitchen & Market. The next stop is in Frisco at Frisco Square from Dec. 7 – Dec. 18. Finally, the Giving Machines will make a stop at the Historic Downtown McKinney at Guava Tree from Dec. 20 until Jan. 1, 2025.
“The Giving Machine is sponsored by our Church as a way to have an unforgettable giving experience with friends and families,” North Texas Area Authority Jonathan Cannon said for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “These moments help us feel the Savior’s love for all of God’s children.”
“The Giving Machines are an awesome idea. It allows us to showcase the things we are doing in a bite-size way that have a huge impact,” David Woodyard, CEO Catholic Charities Dallas said, “The Giving Machines help the community realize we are all in this together and the Machine brings us together in giving for the holidays,” Woodyard said. “The needs in our community are vast and wide.”
The Texas Giving Machine will also be in Austin, Houston and San Antonio.
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Giving Machine Returning to DFW
Red Vending Machine Shines Light on an Easy Way to Give This Holiday Season
NORTH TEXAS — Just in time for the holiday giving season, the Light the World Giving Machine returns to North Texas, benefitting seven charities, with a debut in Frisco.
Dallas-Fort Worth is one of more than 100 cities worldwide to host the Light the World Giving Machines in 2024. Five local DFW charities will benefit:
Salvation Army North Texas, Catholic Charities Dallas, Lovepacs,
6 Stones and Agape and two global charities, including Lifting Hands International and UNICEF – USA.
What is a Giving Machine? Red vending machines that allow users to donate items like clothing, baby supplies, medicine and even goats for people in need. With a swipe of a card at the machines, items can be purchased ranging in price from $5 to $150 and include staples for those in need. One hundred percent of all donations go directly to the participating charities. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Giving Machine is part of the Light the World campaign for the holidays, by providing an instant act of service.
The Giving Machine will be in three locations throughout the metroplex from Nov. 22 – Jan. 1, 2025
- It will start in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas, Nov. 22 – Dec. 5 at Napoli’s Italian Kitchen & Market (309 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051)
- Then, the Giving Machine will travel to make its debut in Frisco at Frisco Square from Dec. 7 – Dec. 18
- It will make its final stop at the Historic Downtown McKinney at Guava Tree (104 S Chestnut St, McKinney, TX 75069)from Dec. 20 until Jan. 1, 2025.
Lovepacs, a Frisco-based charity, working to feed hungry children across North Texas will be featured in the 2024 Giving Machines.
“For children and their families to be able to go to the Machine and select an item, knowing that item will go back to blessing someone in the community is such an amazing thing,” Lovepacs Executive Director Autumn Chavez said. “What a cool concept!”
“The Giving Machine is sponsored by our Church as a way to have an unforgettable giving experience with friends and families,” North Texas Area Authority Jonathan Cannon said for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “These moments help us feel the Savior’s love for all of God’s children.”
“The Giving Machines are an awesome idea. It allows us to showcase the things we are doing in a bite-size way that have a huge impact,” David Woodyard, CEO Catholic Charities Dallas said,
“The Giving Machines help the community realize we are all in this together and the Machine brings us together in giving for the holidays,” Woodyard said. “The needs in our community are vast and wide.”
The Texas Giving Machine will also be in Austin, Houston and San Antonio.
Since the first Light the World Giving Machine launched in 2017, hundreds of thousands of people have generously contributed $32 million to assist those in need.
About Light the World Campaign
During the holiday season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people everywhere to light the world by lifting and serving others in small and simple ways. One unique, fun, and memorable aspect of the Light the World initiative is the popular Giving Machines.
Links:
Texas Giving Machine in DFW: https://texasgivingmachine.org/dfw/
Facebook: Facebook.com/TexasGivingMachine
Instagram: Instagram.com/texasgivingmachine
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