A vending machine usually gives you something to take home. But what if your next purchase could help put food on someone’s table, provide shelter, or support a family in need?
That’s the idea behind the Light the World Giving Machines, which are returning to Northern Nevada for a third year. The customized red vending machines will be set up inside Scheels at The Legends in Sparks from Nov. 14 through Dec. 7.
The machines allow people to choose and purchase tangible items for people in need, with donations ranging from $10 to $100. Options include food, shelter, and hygiene supplies, as well as items such as a milk goat…