[4] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints partners with both multinational, national, and local charities in various cities throughout the world.
[5] At certain machines, people can take photos with the card to share on social media, with the intention of spreading the word.
Examples of items are a $2.00 box of macaroni and cheese, an $8.00 hygiene kit, a $200 emergency utility bill payment, and various priced livestock.
The LDS Church does not keep any money from the machines, and pays for their upkeep and space rental from other funds.
[citation needed] The first Giving Machine was unveiled in 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building on Temple Square and the number of locations has slowly increased.