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Light the World Giving Machines Logged 4.7 Million Donated Items in Record 126 Cities

The church says it covered operating costs to route funds directly to vetted nonprofits.

Overview

  • Nearly 1 million people used the red kiosks during the 2025 Christmas season to purchase charitable items.
  • The church’s report projects outcomes including 3.5 million meals, 500,000 vaccinations, 350,000 months of menstrual care, 108,000 clothing distributions, 97,000 education resources and 40,000 hygiene kits.
  • Giving Machines operated across 21 countries on six continents, with several countries hosting kiosks for the first time in 2025.
  • More than 500 nonprofit partners offered over 3,200 donation options, and participating organizations may use up to 10% of funds for overhead.
  • Donated items will be delivered in the coming months, and total contributions since the initiative began in 2017 now stand at roughly $70 million.