You Can Lift Another at a Light the World Giving Machine

As you look for ways to bring light and hope to others this Christmas season, consider visiting a Light the World Giving Machine.

Since 2017, these giving-focused vending machines sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been an important way to share the love of Jesus Christ with people around the world.

Giving Machines are a unique and memorable way to give much-needed goods and services directly to someone this Christmas season. This year, visiting a Giving Machine is easier than ever, as they will be in 106 cities in 13 countries on five continents — including the first in Africa and Asia.

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“Light the World is our message of glad tidings, which we’re assured will bring joy to all people because of Jesus Christ — because of His birth, because of His ministry and because of His resurrection,” said Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the 2024 launch event in the Conference Center on Temple Square on Thursday, November 13, 2024. “Just as angels declared words of great joy at His birth, we too in our own small way, gift by gift, can be angels in the lives of others as we extend the love of Jesus Christ to people near and far, and as we proclaim a witness of the Savior of the world.”

Millions of items have been donated through Giving Machines since 2017, valued at more than US$32 million. The Church of Jesus Christ covers all program operational expenses. This ensures that 100% of every donation is used to provide those in need with the item a generous donor has purchased for them.

More than 500 local and international nonprofit organizations will participate in this year’s Giving Machine initiative. This year’s global charities are The Academy for Creating Enterprise, American Red Cross, Care, Catholic Relief Services, Church World Service, Days for Girls International, iDE Global, Lifting Hands International, MAP International, Mentors International, Right to Play, Save the Children, UNICEF, Water Aid, and World Food Program. Among the items available are food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, education, job and career training, and livestock.

“Jesus Christ admonished: As I have loved you, love one another,’” said Sister Amy A. Wright, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency. “One of the greatest manifestations of His love is when we do something for someone that they cannot do for themselves. The personification of good tidings of great joy is both the receiver and giver are blessed. I believe that the most significant blessings the receiver receives is expanded vision and the ability to put their own trials and challenges in perspective.”

This year, Giving Machines can be found in the following cities.

2024 Giving Machine Locations

Australia

• Brisbane
• Canberra
• Melbourne
• Perth
• Sydney

Canada

• Calgary
• Lethbridge
• Montreal
• Toronto

China

• Hong Kong

El Salvador

• San Salvador

Guatemala

• Guatemala City
• Quetzaltenango

Honduras

• San Pedro Sula

Kenya

• Nairobi

Mexico

• Aragon
• Cuernavaca
• Pachuca
• Puebla
• Toluca
• Tula

New Zealand

• Auckland
• Christchurch
• Hamilton
• Wellington

Panama

• Panama City

Philippines

• Cebu City
• Davao
• Manila

United Kingdom

• Birmingham
• London

United States

Alabama

• Birmingham

Alaska

• Anchorage
• Fairbanks

Arizona

• Flagstaff
• Gila Valley
• Gilbert
• Glendale
• Prescott
• Prescott Valley
• Snowflake
• Tucson

Arkansas

• Bentonville

California

• Dana Point
• Huntington Beach
• Modesto
• Sacramento
• San Diego

Colorado

• Denver

Connecticut

• Darien
• Mystic

District of Columbia

• Washington D.C. (Tysons, Virginia)

Florida

• Orlando
• St. Augustine

Georgia

• Atlanta (Cumming and Newman)

Hawaii

• Hilo
• Honolulu
• Lahaina
• Laie

Idaho

• Boise
• Caldwell
• Meridian

Illinois

• Chicago

Indiana

• Indianapolis

Maryland

• Columbia

Massachusetts

• Boston

Michigan

• Detroit
• Grand Rapids
• Midland

Missouri

• Kansas City
• St. Louis

Nebraska

• Omaha

Nevada

• Elko
• Las Vegas (Henderson and Summerlin)
• Reno

New Jersey

• East Rutherford

New York

• New York City

North Carolina

• Charlotte

Ohio

• Cincinnati
• Columbus

Oklahoma

• Oklahoma City
• Tulsa

Oregon

• Eugene
• Portland

Pennsylvania

• Philadelphia

Tennessee

• Knoxville
• Nashville

Texas

• Austin
• Frisco
• Grapevine
• Houston
• McKinney
• San Antonio
• Sugar Land
• The Woodlands

Utah

• Logan
• Ogden
• Orem
• Salt Lake City
• St. George

Vermont

• Sharon

Virginia

• Richmond

Washington

• Seattle
• Tacoma