An unforgettable way to help those in need each Christmas
Giving Machine locations in New Zealand
Seven venues across four cities
Giving Machine kiosks make it easy to support global and local charities that provide those in need with items such as clothing, food, emergency supplies, medical care and support during hardships.
Give the gift of hope this Christmas
Usually, we visit a vending machine to get something for ourselves, but a LightTheWorld Giving Machine is a way to give to someone else.
Imagine swiping your credit card at a vending machine—but instead of buying a chocolate for yourself, you are buying life-changing items for those in need.
What is a Giving Machine?
How does it work?
- Each Giving Machine partners with local charities to curate a selection of five of their top needs over the next year, ranging from lifesaving medical care, support for people experiencing homelessness, and literacy and numeracy tutoring for rural people. The items range from $2 to $70.
- Visitors can walk up to a Giving Machine and choose something to give to someone in need. Each item or service is represented by a card, which drops from the machine with every purchase. The donor then has the option to scan a QR code to receive a tax-deductible receipt.
- Each machine keeps a running tally of the items donated to each charity. In early 2027, the donated funds from the previous year are delivered to each charity along with the accounting of items chosen by donors. These donations will be used and fulfilled over the next year by each charity.
100% of donations go to participating charities
Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church covers the initiative’s operating costs, so participating nonprofit organisations receive 100% of each donation.
