Light the World Giving Machines return to the Woodlands for the 2025 Holiday Season - inviting us all to give back locally and globally

LIGHT THE WORLD GIVING MACHINES RETURN TO THE WOODLANDS FOR THE 2025 HOLIDAY SEASON — INVITING US ALL TO GIVE BACK LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY

The Light the World Giving Machines are back in the Houston area for another season of giving, offering families across the metro area a joyful and meaningful way to help others.

From December 17 through January 3, visitors can make donations at the Hughes Landing Band Shell through a vending machine that dispenses kindness — making it as easy to give to someone in need as buying a candy bar.

Through these machines, donors can purchase items ranging from meals, medical care, and winter clothing to clean water and even a goat — with options priced from just a few dollars to several hundred. Every donation represents a tangible act of love, given directly to those who need it most. Items in the machines support five Houston-based charities and two global charities, including Interfaith Woodlands and TOMAGWA.

“Jesus Christ is the Light of the World,” said Elder Robert Ellis, Area Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “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. 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."

How It Works
Visitors simply swipe their card, select an item to donate, and make a difference instantly. One hundred percent of every contribution goes directly to the selected charities so that they can provide the items selected to those in need. All operational and marketing costs covered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Light the World Giving Machines are part of the Church’s worldwide “Light the World” initiative, which encourages people everywhere to celebrate the Christmas season by lifting others through service, generosity, and love.

Local Charities Supported by the 2025 Giving Machines
? Target Hunger
? East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry
? BEAR (Be A Resource)
? TOMAGWA Healthcare Ministries
? Interfaith of The Woodlands

Global Charities
? Church World Service
? Splash

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