The Light the World Giving Machine, the popular vending machine that serves our neighbors in need, returns to Downtown Franklin, Tennessee this December for another season of giving! The annual Christmastime initiative, which invites all to serve in small and simple ways, is a global phenomenon sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Giving Machine is a simple and memorable way to donate much-needed items to those in need, whether they live around the world or down the street. In the time it takes to swipe a credit card, anyone can donate clothing, food, hygiene products, school supplies, and even chickens through local and global non-profits.

The Giving Machine will be open to visitors daily on December 5 – 21, 2025 from 10:00am – 8:00pm in the lobby of 231 Public Square, Franklin, TN. Items in the machines range in price from $5 – $250, making donations accessible to all ages. A ribbon-cutting event will take place December 5 at 10:00am where government officials, nonprofits, media and the public are welcome to attend.

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For more information about the event schedule or items inside the machine, please follow us on Facebook at “Giving Machine Nashville” and Instagram @givingmachinenashville, and visit givingmachine.org.