CLEARWATER – Have you ever bought a goat from a vending machine? How about warm clothing for a child, groceries for a family or job training for someone seeking a fresh start?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites Tampa Bay residents to experience the joy of giving through the Light the World Giving Machine.
The red vending machines make it easy to donate essential items locally to those in need.
Now through Jan. 3, visitors to Clearwater Mall, 2719 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Suite. 1120, Clearwater (at the Crumbl Cookies storefront) can use the Giving Machine to buy charitable gifts such as meals, hygiene kits, clothing, livestock and more for individuals and families supported by trusted, local and global nonprofit organizations.
Every item purchased at the Clearwater Mall Giving Machine directly benefits one of five participating Tampa Bay-area charities and two global charities: Metropolitan Ministries, Premier Community HealthCare, The Spring of Tampa Bay, CASA Pinellas, The Shepherd Center of Tarpon Springs, Mentors International (Global) and Splash (Global).
“Domestic violence impacts so many families in our community,” said Lariana Forsythe, CEO of CASA Pinellas.
“Support like this ensures CASA can help local survivors and their children find hope and healing.”
Tampa residents Patrick and Anne Thornton said the Christmas season wouldn’t be complete without a chance to give to others. They’re excited to help neighbors via the Giving Machine.
On the web: GivingMachine.org
