The machines are vending machines where people can donate items such as food, clothing and medical care to people in need, with prices ranging from $5-$250, according to the release.
In a nutshell
The Giving Machines will be at three locations in Houston between Nov. 29-Dec. 29, according to the news release.
- Nov. 29-Dec. 3: Gallery Furniture, 6006 North Freeway, Houston
- Dec. 5-16: Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land
- Dec. 18-29: Hughes Landing, 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands
Zooming out
The Giving Machines are part of the “Light The World” initiative by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to the news release. Since the initiative began in 2017, more than $33 million in goods and services have been donated around the world.
In 2023, nearly $1 million was raised across Texas, with around $200,000 raised in Houston, according to the news release. The most popular donations in 2023 were books for African schoolgirls, meals for families in Houston and milk goats for families in developing countries.
Quote of note
“The Giving Machines provide a tangible way for families and individuals to make an impact both near and far during the holiday season,” Elder B. Corey Cuvelier said via news release.
Get involved
People can donate directly at the machines or online at www.givingmachineshouston.org.
