The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (TNC) is proud to partner with Light the World: Giving Machine this holiday season at the Altamonte Mall. From December 17, 2024, to January 2, 2025, donors can make a meaningful impact by selecting items that support families and individuals in need locally, including those served by TNC.
The Giving Machine is a giving-focused vending machine experience sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This holiday season, for the first time ever in Central Florida, the Giving Machine will be located at the Altamonte Mall, offering an innovative way to give back to the community. Through these unique vending machines, donors can purchase a variety of in-demand items to benefit local nonprofit organizations, including TNC.
TNC is excited to be a part of this incredible giving initiative. The Giving Machine offers a simple yet impactful way for individuals to make a tangible difference during the holidays by providing essential resources to those in need in the local community.
Items featured in the Giving Machine include essentials and other key resources that directly benefit individuals and families in need throughout Central Florida. Prices for items range from $5 to $250, with the option to make larger, combined donations. Each donation is a meaningful contribution to the local community.
About The Light the World Giving Machine
The Light the World Giving Machine offers a unique opportunity to donate essential items directly through vending machines, helping those in need both locally and globally. In 2023, the Giving Machines were placed in 61 cities across the U.S. and six other countries. The machines raise money for participating nonprofits, with 100% of donations going directly to support programs that provide vital resources for the most vulnerable populations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers all program operational expenses, ensuring that participating organizations like TNC receive the full benefit of the funds raised.
For more information about the Light the World Giving Machines or to learn how you can contribute, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world/giving- machines.
About The Neighborhood Center of South Lake
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake is a community-based organization serving the families and individuals of South Lake County, Florida. TNC provides essential food and connections to services to those facing food insecurity, ensuring that no one in the community goes without the resources they need to thrive. Through partnerships with local churches, organizations, businesses, and volunteers, TNC strives to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those it serves.
