EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Giving back just got a whole lot easier in downtown El Paso. This year, San Jacinto Plaza is debuting “The Giving Machine”, a special holiday installation sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that lets visitors donate to local charities with the push of a button.
Just like a traditional vending machine but with a meaningful twist; The Giving Machine allows you to “purchase” items that go directly to people in need.
Options include:
A teddy bear for a child who has lost a parent
A pair of work shoes for individuals staying at the Rescue Mission Homeless Shelter
Food donations supporting two major regional food banks: El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and Casa Peregrinos
El Paso’s Giving Machines will make their debut on November 22, coinciding with the city’s annual WinterFest and Christmas Tree Lighting. You’ll find them on the patio of the El Paso Community Foundation building at Oregon and Mesa. They’ll be open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., November 22 through December 9, with volunteers on site to guide visitors through the donation process.
Whether you’re downtown with friends, grabbing hot chocolate with family, or enjoying the holiday festivities, The Giving Machine offers a simple, heartwarming way to spread joy and support those in the Borderland community this season.
THE GIVING MACHINE
Nov. 22 – Dec. 9, 2025
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