At 6:30 p.m. on December 6, the Light the World Texas Giving Machine will be debuted in Sundance Square, Fort Worth.

The Texas Giving Machine provides an instant act of service for people interested in helping those in their community and around the world during the holiday season. With a swipe of a card at the red vending machines, items can be purchased ranging in price from $5 to $150 and include staples such as clothing, hygiene items, meals, school supplies, livestock and medication. One hundred percent of all donations go directly to the participating charities.

Then, the Giving Machine will travel to Grapevine from Dec. 9 through Dec. 18. The machines will make one final stop in the metroplex at the Historic Downtown McKinney from Dec. 19 until Jan. 1, 2024.

Launch dates:

Sundance Square, Fort Worth Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m.

Grapevine Main Street Dec. 9, 11 a.m.

McKinney Town Square Dec. 19, 10 a.m.

Marie Osmond:

Marie Osmond, who will help kick-off the Sundance Square debut, has spent over 6 decades entertaining millions around the world through the medium of records, television, Broadway, talk show host, dancer, actor, author, commercial spokesperson, entrepreneur and public speaker. Throughout the years she remains an instantly recognizable and successful figure across the globe.