Giving Machines to Arrive in Yuma This November
Automated donation kiosks will be available at Yuma Palms Mall starting November 16 to support four local nonprofits.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will install Giving Machines at Yuma Palms Mall from November 16 through November 29, 2026. These automated kiosks allow residents to select and purchase items to donate to people in need.
Why it matters
The initiative serves as part of the Light the World campaign, offering a convenient way for community members to support local organizations during the holiday season. The project aims to facilitate direct assistance to those served by regional nonprofits.
The Giving Machines will collect contributions for 4 local nonprofits. These organizations include Amberly's Place, United Way of Yuma County, Safe House, and the Food Bank.
The players
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This is the religious organization that sponsors the Light the World campaign and the deployment of Giving Machines.
Amberly's Place
This is a local nonprofit organization in Yuma County that provides support services for victims of crime.
United Way of Yuma County
This nonprofit works to improve community health, education, and financial stability within the region.
Safe House
This local facility provides shelter and resources to individuals and families in crisis.
Food Bank
This organization operates to mitigate food insecurity by distributing groceries to residents in Yuma County.
The details
The Giving Machines operate as automated kiosks where users can purchase essential items to aid local residents. The initiative is a component of the broader Light the World campaign designed to encourage philanthropic activity.
Timeline
November 16, 2026: Giving Machines arrive at Yuma Palms Mall.
November 29, 2026: Giving Machines depart from Yuma Palms Mall.
Market Landscape
This project integrates into the global Light the World campaign, representing a growing trend of utilizing automated retail technology for philanthropic outreach. It positions these local nonprofits to benefit from streamlined, tech-enabled charitable collection methods.
Residents can visit Yuma Palms Mall during the designated window to participate in the donation drive through the automated kiosks. This provides a direct, accessible way for shoppers to contribute tangible goods to support local neighbors in need.
The takeaway
The Giving Machines provide a tactile way for residents to contribute directly to the needs of their community during the holidays. Participants are encouraged to visit the kiosks at Yuma Palms Mall before the program concludes on November 29.
Further reading
Find more information about community charitable efforts in our Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KYMA.
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