Las Vegas – Two Light The World Giving Machines began serving the community on Thursday, marking the start of the 2026 holiday giving season. The first machine opened at Downtown Summerlin, followed shortly by a second unit at The District at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson.

How the machines work

Each machine allows shoppers to select items ranging from $5 to $125 and pay with a credit or debit card. Purchases are then routed to a roster of local and global charities. Items include meals, clothing, diapers, formula, car seats, and, for international partners, goats, clubfoot braces and school water filters.

Local beneficiaries

Downtown Summerlin’s beneficiaries this year are Catholic Charities, Foster Kinship, Future Smiles, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley and Three Square. The District’s local partners include Baby’s Bounty, Eye Care 4 Kids, The Just One Project, The Salvation Army and the Tyler Robinson Foundation. Both locations also support African Hope for Girls, Lifting Hands International and Clubfoot Solutions.

Impact to date

Last year, the Downtown Summerlin machine helped the community donate more than $380,000 and 11,000 items. Since the first machine arrived in 2019, Southern Nevadans have contributed nearly $4 million and purchased almost 200,000 items through the program.

Program background

The Giving Machine program is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. Since its launch in 2017, the initiative has raised over $70 million for charities worldwide. In 2026, machines will be operating in more than 150 cities across 25 countries.

Getting involved

Residents can use the machines through Jan. 3, 2027, or learn more about the program online. The simple, card‑based system makes it easy for families to give back during the holiday season while supporting both local families and those in need around the globe.

Original reporting: News 3 KSNV Las Vegas (local) — read the source article.