During the 2022 holiday season, these machines were placed throughout the United States, and one was at Water Tower Plaza in Gilbert. At that machine, donors could select Midwest Food Bank Arizona as a recipient. MFB was one of five local organizations chosen to receive money from the mobile machine.
"We received $129,435, and it is truly an honor to be part of this kindness movement hosted by the Church of the Latter-day Saints," says Merilee Baptiste, Executive Director of MFB Arizona. "People of all ages were able to select a charity of their choice, and it was so touching."
The money MFB received will be used for Tender Mercies, hygiene kits, food boxes, holiday meal kits, and disaster relief.