Light the World Giving Machine Tri-Cities
Experience the Joy of Giving in a Whole New Way
This 2025 holiday season, the Tri-Cities will host its first ever Light the World Giving Machine — a unique “reverse vending machine” that makes charitable giving easy, meaningful, and fun. From November 21 through December 10, 2025, you can visit the Giving Machine at Queensgate Fairchild Cinemas in Richland and make a difference in the lives of others.
What Is the Giving Machine?
Unlike traditional vending machines, the Giving Machine allows you to purchase items for donation to people in need. With just a few taps, you can provide essentials like meals, toys, mental health support, and more to those served by trusted nonprofit organizations. You can learn more at Giving Machine Tri-Cities.
Local Nonprofits You’ll Support
LCSNW is proud to be one of five local nonprofits selected for the Tri-Cities debut of the Giving Machine! Your donations will directly benefit:
- Lutheran Community Services Northwest (that’s us!)
- Boys & Girls Club
- Grace Clinic
- Grace Collective
- Safe Harbor, My Friend’s Place
Each organization offers a variety of items you can choose to donate, making it easy to support causes close to your heart.
How to Participate
The Giving Machine is open daily during regular theater operating hours and accessible to all ages. Just stop by the machine, select the item you would like to purchase for donation, and use your debit or credit card to make the purchase. With donation options starting at just $5, everyone can take part in spreading kindness this holiday season. Want to support LCSNW locally? Check out the items below available to purchase at the Giving Machine. Contact LCSNW Regional Advancement Manager, Amy Marinoni, at [email protected] for questions or more information on how you can help.
Find the Giving Machine in Richland
At the Giving Machine, you can purchase these items for donation to LCSNW:
- Self-Care Journals ($5) – Nurture mental well-being with five journals to aid in recovery and healing.
- Month of Snacks ($10) – Comfort an individual in counseling during one month of sessions.
- Christmas Gift ($20) – Brighten a child’s holiday season with a special gift.
- Medication Lockbox ($20) – Protect a family with a safe place to store medication.
- Student Therapy ($125) – Fund 30 minutes of school-based mental health counseling for a student.