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Holiday 'Giving Machines' coming to Fox Valley Mall

By FOX 32 News
Published  November 28, 2023 5:02pm CST
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FOX 32 Chicago

Holiday Giving Machines coming to Fox Valley Mall

If you are looking for a unique way to give back this holiday season keep an eye out for this vending machine.

CHICAGO - If you are looking for a unique way to give back this holiday season, keep an eye out for a new and unique vending machine.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is installing 55 Giving Machines across the country, but several will be available Thursday at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. The idea is to make a purchase supporting strangers across the world.

"For $20 to provide a hundred polio vaccines... This is a part of a campaign to literally eradicate polio from the globe and you can ensure that a hundred kids are going to get that vaccine for $20," said Michael Nyenhuis, president and CEO of UNICEF.

The items in the vending machines range anywhere from $5 to $3,500, and include items like chickens, goats, blankets, hygiene kits, meals, vaccines and more.