Giving Machines coming to Houston area Nov. 28-Jan. 3

Giving Machines are returning to Houston this holiday season, allowing residents to donate to area nonprofits by purchasing items through the specialty vending machines, according to a news release.

The machines are part of The Church of Latter-day Saints’ “Light the World” initiative, according to the release, and 100% of the contributions go toward the selected nonprofits.

“This Christmas season, the Giving Machines help the entire Houston community to share the light of Christ by following His example and giving to those in need,” Elder Robert Ellis, Area Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said via news release. “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is honored to partner with these life-changing charities across Houston, our country, and the world."

More details

Residents can purchase items such as meals, medical care and clothing for area nonprofits, which, according to the news release, will include:

• Target Hunger
• East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry
• BEAR, or Be A Resource
• TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries
• Interfaith of The Woodlands
• Church World Service
• Splash International

The machines can then be found from Dec. 17-Jan. 3 at the Hughes Landing Band Shell, 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands.

Before you go

To learn more, visit www.givingmachineshouston.org.