Share Your Light at a Giving Machine in Southern California

Give clean water, goats, meals, toys, and more to those in need through a unique giving experience. Your donations go directly to global and local charities to help change lives around the world.

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Giving Machines make donating to global and local charities as easy as buying a candy bar or soda. Donate at any Southern California Location or help partner or volunteer.

Giving Made Simple

Here’s how the Giving Machines work:

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Choose a Machine in Southern California

More machines than ever are coming to Southern California starting Thanksgiving Day 2025! Giving Machines will appear in over 131 cities in 21 countries this year.

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Make Your Selection

Inside, you’ll discover a variety of charitable items like blankets, diapers, school supplies and farm animals like pigs. You can spend as little as $5 and as much as $3,500.

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Swipe Your Card

Giving Machines accept credit card and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.).

4

Collect Your Receipt

Donations are eligible for tax deductions. Simply enter your phone number or email address to receive a digital receipt. 100% of your donation will go to the applicable charity.

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Share with Your Friends and Family

Inspire others with your experience! Share it on Instagram Stories and your favorite social media. Don’t forget to include #GivingMachineSocal and #LightTheWorld in your posts.

Southern California Locations

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Giving Machines offer a unique twist on vending machines. Instead of snacks, you can purchase essential items like clothing, medicine, food, and even livestock for charities worldwide. You can spend as little as $5 and as much as $3,500.
    These distinctive red machines are part of Light the World, an annual initiative by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Latter-Day Saints Charities. Since 2016, Light the World has encouraged global kindness through service. Giving Machines provide a memorable way to help those in need, locally and globally.

    Since 2017, over $48 million (USD) has been donated to vulnerable populations, regardless of race, religion, or nationality.

    Our full list of local and global charities will be available soon!

    Check back here, and be sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts to be first to know!

    100% of every donation is given to the participating nonprofit organizations to purchase and deliver the donated item. This happens because The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers all operational costs. Individual credit card transaction fees are covered by the donor or the Church.

    Participating nonprofit organizations may use up to 10% of your donation for administrative costs. Occasionally, it becomes necessary to make an item substitution to meet unexpected needs. When this occurs, replacement products or services remain in the same category as the original purchase.

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    Participants at the Giving Machine can donate one of each item by entering code 777 on the keypad. When this code is used, you’ll see all the item cards drop in the machine.

    Since 2017, over $48 million (USD) has been donated to vulnerable populations, regardless of race, religion, or nationality.

    Contributions at the Giving Machines in Southern California benefit both local charities and international organizations worldwide.

    The Giving Machine thrives on partnerships and passionate volunteers. Join us in making charitable giving as simple as pressing a button. Even if it’s a small contribution, you can partner with the Giving Machine or have a part in our volunteer family.

    Our volunteer registration portal will be open in the coming weeks! Check back soon to sign up and help us prove that small actions, multiplied by many, can make a big difference.