The Light the World Giving Machines provide a unique way for people to donate to charities during the holiday season, and the busy weekends at the Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell help spur this effort.

"This year we have ten charities, eight of them are local... and of course, the international charities are the American Red Cross and Lifting Hands International," said Sid Sullivan, with Light the World Giving Machines.

WATCH | See the festive atmosphere at the machines in Caldwell— Donations ramp up at the Light the World Giving Machines in Caldwell

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints runs this initiative, and it takes 800 volunteers because the program runs for more than a month in three different cities in the Treasure Valley. However, Sullivan says it's all worth it

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