December 11, 2025 2:50 a.m. 

Giving Machines will remain at Valley River Center in Eugene, through this Sunday.

The effort offers the community an innovative, hands-on way to support local nonprofits. Last year, more than $60,000 in donations was raised.

Each dollar donated in the machines goes to support non-profit organizations in Lane, Linn, Benton and Douglas counties:

The Giving Machines accept debit and credit cards and mobile payments such as Apple Pay. They are located near Center Court at Valley River Center.

In recent days:

*Almost 80 children’s books have been purchased for United Community Action Network

*Almost 50 small container garden kits have been purchased for Linn Benton Food Share

Over 70 sewing business kits have been purchased for Mentors International

*Over 80 weeks of diapers have been purchased for Community Sharing

*Over 450 school menstrual kits have been purchased for Days for Girls

Originally launched in 2017, this holiday season the machines are in over 131 cities on 5 continents in 21 countries.

Giving Machines are overseen by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which sponsors the Light of the World initiative. The organization covers all operating costs so that 100 percent of donations go to the designated charities.