Over 850,000 visitors donated more than 490,000 items through the Light the World Giving Machines during the 2024 Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday.

It was the largest campaign yet for the church’s seasonal Light the World charity efforts. Giving Machines operated in 107 cities across 13 countries on five continents and raised over $16 million.

“The annual Light the World Giving Machine initiative is a living miracle,” said Elder Quentin L. Cook of the church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in a release. “This is such a beautiful and poignant way for the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and follow His example of love and service.”

Since the Giving Machine initiative began in 2017, it has raised nearly $50 million, according to the church.

In 2024, reported donations included 2 million meals to feed the hungry; polio and measles vaccinations for more than 500,000 children; emergency food boxes for 125,000 refugees; 106,000 chickens, goats and beehives; clothing for 48,000 individuals; 14,000 hygiene kits; and groceries and produce for 10,200 people.

“We talk so much about the number, and the monetary donations, but it is impossible to calculate the people. Because it’s about people,” Amy A. Wright of the Primary General Presidency said in a video.

Through the Light the World initiative, individuals can purchase a variety of items through a vending machine. Those items are then donated to people through charities partnered with the church.

The Orem Giving Machine partnered with eight charities in 2024, including the Red Cross, Community Action Services and Tabitha’s Way. Worldwide, 450 nonprofits participated, the church announced, which was more than all the previous years combined.

The church leaned into promoting the Giving Machines last year by launching the Light the World campaign during halftime at a Kansas City Chiefs football game and by projecting images of Jesus Christ upon historic County Hall in London.

Giving Machines also arrived on two new continents last year: Africa and Asia. They were placed in Nairobi, Kenya, and Hong Kong.

The Light the World Giving Machines initiative will continue in 2025, the church confirmed.