Community Welcomes Light the World Giving Machines to Omaha

Imagine going to a vending machine to purchase food, clothing, baby supplies, medicine or chickens for someone in need in our community or around the world.

​This year, Omaha residents can do that. As part of the annual Light the World initiative, Westroads Mall visitors can do an instant act of kindness by donating items available from Giving Machine Omaha. With a simple card swipe, individuals can purchase items for people in need here in the Omaha metro area or around the world from Nov. 25 to Dec. 9.

​The Light the World Giving Machine is a global initiative that began in 2017. Since then, more than $44 million has been contributed to assist millions in need. There are 126 locations that will host these unique and memorable vending machines this year.​

​The local nonprofits that will participate in this year’s Giving Machine Omaha include:​

*​Catholic Charities of Omaha
*CUES School System (Omaha)
*HETRA (Gretna)
*New Visions Homeless Services (Omaha and Council Bluffs)
*Trivium Life Services (Council Bluffs)

The Giving Machine Omaha launch event is Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 9 a.m. at Westroads Mall on Level 2 next to Aeropostale (utilize Flagship Commons entrance).

Nebraska First Lady Suzanne Pillen and local nonprofit representatives who will participate in this year’s Giving Machine Omaha will be among the guests.

More info HERE