The Light the World
Giving Machine
is Back for its 5th Anniversary Year!
Imagine swiping your credit card at a vending machine—but instead of buying a candy bar for yourself, you’re buying a blanket for a displaced refugee. Or dentures for an elderly person in need. Or a pair of warm boots for a veteran. Or emergency meals for the homebound. This year the Kansas City Giving Machines will be in...
Union Station
Visit the Giving Machine!
Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026
Union Station
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
New Traveling Digital Light the World Giving Machine
Host Traveling Digital Giving Machine This Holiday Season
2025 Charities
Local Charities
- Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph
- Happy Bottoms
- Harvesters: The Community Food Network
- Hillcrest Transitional Housing
- Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund
- Science City
- The HALO Foundation
Global Charities
- Care
- Days for Girls
Performers Needed
Apply to volunteer your talents performing at Union Station by the Giving Machine!
2025 Events
Nov 22, 2025
6 pm
Grand Unwrapping Ceremony
Come celebrate the grand unwrapping of the Giving Machines KC at Union Station’s Grand Hall, next to the Post Office.
Dec 2, 2025
Starts at 11 am
Giving Tuesday Giveaway!
We’re giving away Giving Machine hats to the first 100 lucky donors beginning at 11am.
Family Fun
Plan a Family Night with Giving Machine!
Share Your Story
We want to hear from you! Share your Giving Machine story and be featured right here our website and on social media!
Youth Groups
Want a fun way to give back with your youth group? Check out our fun and easy ideas for your group!