All it took was 24 hours for Giving Machines Boston to raise over $10,000 from good Samaritans around the city. The concept, which launched at shopping hotspots around the country this month, turns an old-school vending machine into a do-good opportunity.
The “Boston” location is inside CambridgeSide mall. There are dozens of different organizations to donate to with contributions ranging from $5 to $150. “Give clean water, goats, meals, toys, and more to those in need through a unique giving experience. Your donations go directly to global and local charities to help change lives around the world.”
According to their website, “In 2022, donations to Giving Machines provided 2.2 million meals; 31 million water purification tablets (enough to purify 3.9 million gallons of water); vaccinations for 517,000 children; 41,000 chickens; school supplies for 28,000 children; 25,000 ducks; safe shelter for 3,400 people; scholarships for 3,000 children and teens; shoes, socks and warm winter clothing for 35,000 children and adults; 3,800 beehives; and the protection of 459 women and children from further domestic violence or child abuse.”
The Boston Giving Machines are only around for a few more days. Donations began on December 1 and the machine will be remove in the New Year. The last day to check out this nifty giving machine is December 31.
Find Boston’s one and only Giving Machine at:
CambridgeSide Mall
100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, MA 02141
Level 1
Until December 31