Harm reduction vending machines are breaking down barriers by providing access to life-saving medication. In communities heavily impacted by opioid addiction, these machines offer a glimmer of hope. By providing immediate access to Narcan, these machines save the lives who need it most. The initiative has been linked to less sharing of needles and fewer overdose deaths. Amid the addiction crisis, these machines are a helpful tool for communities to think about. Studies by Allen, McDonald, Obadia, and Arendt support the benefits of these machines. Narcan Vending Machines: A Beacon of Hope In Ke ..read more

If you want to earn more money, vending machines can be a good side hustle or passive income stream. YouTuber influencers make owning a combo vending machine seem easy. Just buy one, fill it with drinks & snacks, then wait for money to come in. But is it really that simple? Can vending machines make money without much effort? When it comes to additional sources of income, vending machines often appear as an attractive choice. They have low overhead, easy maintenance, and the allure of easy profits. However, is the idea of generating passive income from vending machines achievable? Don’t be ..read more

Napoleon Elementary School in Toledo, OH, has recently announced a new helper for their students! This little helper has brought his own method of helping students, a vending machine! But this vending machine doesn’t dispense sugary sodas or salty snacks, it dispenses knowledge in the form of books. That’s right, Inchy and his book vending machine are on the move again! Inchy’s on his way to Ohio! Inchy the Bookworm loves bringing books to eager kids and making reading fun. Inchy’s book vending machine doesn’t take cash, it dispenses books for the low price of FREE to the students (well, a go ..read more

Hello and welcome back to our blog at Global Vending Group! Today, we're excited to share with you the amazing impact our Inchy the Bookworm book vending machines have been making at schools like the DeKalb County School District in Georgia. Educators are finding creative ways to improve literacy and engage students by incorporating these unique vending machines into their classrooms, and the results speak for themselves! A Unique Approach to Encourage Reading At the Family I.M.P.A.C.T Hub in Stone Mountain, Georgia, students and parents gathered to witness the unveiling of the Book-Tasting E ..read more

Hello and welcome back to the blog here at Global Vending! Today, we have a fun story from Michigan and NASCAR driver Erik Jones. Earlier this month, Erik visited his former elementary school in Byron and brought along a familiar face and his book vending machine. That’s right, Inchy’s heading to Michigan! Byron Elementary is celebrating March as Reading Month and to aid in that celebration they’re bringing in the original book vending machine. To help that celebration even more, Erik Jones tagged along with the machine he donated to the school and stuck around to answer questions f ..read more

Hello and welcome back to the blog! Today, we’re going to take a bit of a pivot from the typical Inchy Success Story, and talk about how reading is a fundamental part of childhood and the developmental benefits it can provide. Reading is a crucial skill for children, and it's never too early to start. Research has shown that reading to children as young as six months old can have a significant impact on their cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional development. The Benefits of Reading in Early Childhood Reading to young children stimulates their brain development and promotes cognitive sk ..read more

A vending machine has recently been installed in Southbridge, Massachusetts. But this vending machine is unlike any other, this little red machine dispenses knowledge to eager children! I’ll have your students exclaiming “is it a library? Is it a new vending machine for lunch?” No, it’s Inchy the Bookworm’s Original Book Vending Machine! Bringing the love of reading to these students is the dream of many teachers, administrators and other faculty members. With Inchy’s book vending machine, the fun of reading gets an extra shot in the arm by way of a familiar vending interface! Inchy’s bo ..read more

Hello and welcome back to the blog here at Global Vending! Today, we wanted to share a recent Inchy story! Inchy’s newest venture takes him to a southern Texas elementary school. Kyle Elementary School in El Paso, Texas is installing its very own book vending machine. This book vending machine, like all of Inchy’s others, dispenses knowledge in the form of books to eager children, rather than sugary snacks or bubbly drinks. Teachers and educators at the elementary school have been wanting to bring this kind of book dispensing machine after they held their read-a-thon in March last school year ..read more

An elementary school in Norwood, New Jersey has recently added a book vending machine to their school! Inchy’s book vending dream is to bring reading to kids in schools all across the US and Canada. These kids love to read, and we love making it happen. Inchy’s Original Book Vending Machine is Headed Down I-91 to NJ! Norwood Elementary School, in Bergen County, launched a new program called “Caught Being Kind” where students are rewarded when they’re noticed performing random acts of kindness. This program is set to combat bullying and promote kindness by encouraging reading. At this school ..read more

Students at Linkhorne Elementary School in Lynchburg, Virginia were in for a surprise the other day! The school unveiled a new vending machine. But this is Inchy the Bookworm’s blog, so they’re not dispensing sugary sodas or salty snacks. These machines dispense books! You heard that right - Inchy’s original book vending machine dispenses knowledge-filled books to eager students! And better yet, the books are entirely free for the kids. The staff and faculty at the school plan on using the book machine to encourage good behavior, develop leadership skills, and promote strong learners. It ..read more