The Light The World Giving Machine Initiative Returns to East Idaho

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Light The World Giving Machine Initiative Returns to East Idaho!

Celebrate the Season of Giving — November 13 - 29, 2026

Kick off the holiday season with the Light The World Giving Machine Initiative in Pocatello! Join us for a celebration of generosity, community, and the joy of giving as we come together to make a difference in the lives of others.

The Pocatello Giving Machine kiosks support five local charities: Family Services Alliance, Pocatello Free Clinic, School District 25 Education Foundation, Idaho Foodbank, and United Way of Southeastern Idaho, along with two global charities, Days for Girls International and Mentors International.Every dollar, 100%, donated goes to the charity of your choice! With the Giving Machine, you can give meaningful, tangible gifts ranging from $10 to $130. For those who want to give one of every item available in the kiosk, the Pocatello 777 Challenge totals $1,156! Every gift matters, large or small, and together our community can make a difference.

Launch Event & Christmas Tree Lighting: Friday, November 13, at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us at ICCU Headquarters, 4400 Central Way in Chubbuck, for our festive launch event and tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy the excitement of the season, celebrate our participating charities, and warm up with free hot chocolate and cookies!

6:00 p.m. — Launch Event and Tree Lighting Ceremony

6:30 p.m. — Lava Flow Fire Dancers

7:30 p.m. — Evie Clair, America’s Got Talent, finalist

Bring your family and friends and help us launch a season of sharing, kindness, and community generosity!

17 Days of Free Holiday Entertainment: The celebration continues throughout the 17-day event with talented local vocalists, pianists, dancers, choirs, and other performers bringing the spirit of the holidays to life. Kiosk hours: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. daily, including Sundays and Thanksgiving Day. Bundle up, bring a warm blanket, and enjoy the festive lights, holiday music, and wonderful local talent while finding meaningful ways to give. Find the entertainment schedule at GivingMachineEastIdaho.org and on social media at GivingMachineEastIdaho.

Tater Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, at 10:00 a.m. Gather your family and friends for the Tater Trot 5K! Run, walk, or stroll together and celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun community tradition that puts the spirit of giving into action. There is no entry fee, but donations at the Giving Machine kiosks are welcome. In 2025, more than 400 participants joined the Tater Trot, and we look forward to another wonderful Thanksgiving gathering!

Closing Celebration: Sunday, November 29, Join us for one last evening of celebration, entertainment, and community giving as we wrap up the Giving Machine experience in Chubbuck.

5:30 p.m. — Sloan Dalley

6:30 p.m. — Closing Celebration with participating charities

7:00 p.m. — A Christmas Carol presented by Center Stage Theatre

8:00 p.m. — AngelTones

Come celebrate the incredible power of generosity and the difference we can make when we give together.

The Giving Continues Across East Idaho! After the Chubbuck event concludes, the Giving Machine kiosks will continue their journey to other East Idaho communities:R

exburg: November 30–December 14 at the Hemming Village Atrium

Idaho Falls: December 15–January 1 at the Grand Teton Mall near Dicks Sporting Goods

This holiday season, give a gift that makes a difference. Whether you donate one item or take on the 777 Challenge, your generosity helps bring hope, support, and meaningful change to people in our local community and around the world.Come enjoy the lights, the entertainment, the hot chocolate and cookies and the spirit of giving.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

The Light The World Giving Machine Initiative is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.