On Feb. 13, six Denver charities that work globally and locally received $753,069 in total from the city’s experiment with “giving machines.”

A project of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the giving machines feature various items available for donors to fund, similar to a vending machine. With the money, charities can then purchase the items for their work.

Donors could spend between approximately $5 and $300 on a given item. CBS4 reported that donors could purchase food, water, blankets and other personal items for those whom the charities serve.

The “Light the World” initiative, as it is known, raised $6.1 million total in 2019, with machines placed in New York City, London, Hawaii and Salt Lake City, among other locations. This was Denver’s first year to participate.

The machine, in Writer Square in downtown Denver, was operational from Nov. 26 to Jan. 1. Groups receiving the money included Catholic Charities of Denver, Mile High Ministries, the Black Child Development Institute-Denver and Rose Andom Center.

“We’re proud to celebrate Denver’s giving spirit and hope to make this an annual tradition,” said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. Light the World posted on its website that it also hopes to be back in Denver in 2020. Hancock and church representatives presented the checks at the city and county building.