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The annual "Light the World" campaign.

General Utah

Published: November 24, 2025

Source: MindTheDesk Local Report

The Red Machines That Dispense Hope: How a Twist on Vending is "Lighting the World".
By Ryan S Taylor

In a bustling city plaza, amidst the rush of holiday shoppers and the glow of festive lights, a line forms not for Santa Claus or the latest tech gadget, but for a row of bright red vending machines.
At first glance, they look ordinaryβ€”glass fronts, spiraled metal coils, and rows of numbered items. But look closer, and you won’t find Snickers bars or bags of chips. Instead, slot D4 holds a card for "Child Vaccines." E2 offers "Two Chickens." A1 is a "Hot Meal."
These are the "Giving Machines," a global initiative launched by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of their annual "Light the World" campaign. Returning this year to popular locations, the Church has shipped these giving-focused vending machines to a variety of states and major cities to offer a unique and memorable way to share light by serving and caring for others around the world.