Texas Giving Machines
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.
Date and Time
Friday Nov 22, 2024 Wednesday Jan 1, 2025
Giving Machines will be open 24/7 from 8 am November 22, 2024 to 10 pm January 1, 2025. Volunteers will be on hand to assist during some daytime and evening hours.
Location
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.
Fees/Admission
Free to visit! Donate the amount you choose to a charity of your choice.
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Contact Information
Sharisa Lewis, 214-405-1768
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