December 12, 2025 | 10:00 am – January 4, 2026 | 9:00 pm

The Giving Machine is back at Clay Terrace this holiday season! The popular vending machine that works in reverse by giving users an opportunity to donate items to charities. Your first opportunity to see the Giving Machines will be on Friday, December 12th.

Giving Machines will stay open through January 4th, 2026. The vending machines allow users to step up and pick a gift – a hot meal for a neighbor, books for kids who need them, chickens for a family building a future—and your donation goes straight to the charity of your choice. 

The Giving Machines are located between Pies & Pints and Harmony Poke & Bubble Tea (14490 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032).

Non-profit beneficiaries selected this year include:

• Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
• HATCH for Hunger
• Brightlane Learning
• Dove Recovery House for Women
• Carmel Youth Assistance Program
• Lifting Hands International
• Right to Play

Since 2023, nearly 23,000 Hoosiers have donated more than $400,000 through Giving Machine. Small moments that add up to major impact.

Come see what happens when a vending machine becomes a way to give back.

Events at the Giving Machine: 

Saturday, December 13th, 1-3 pm: Jingle and Mingle with Santa & Mrs. Claus featuring a professional photographer, crafts, balloons and free hot cocoa.

Monday, December 15th, 5:30-6:30 pm: Ballin’ with Boomer featuring the Pacers mascot, pop-a-shot game, and free hot cocoa.

Details

Start: December 12 | 10:00 am

End: January 4, 2026 | 9:00 pm