what is canstruction

Canstruction is one of the most unique food charities in the world. Magnificent sculptures built almost entirely of canned goods are created by local teams of architects, engineers & students and then displayed for the public to see. Judges rate the sculptures and winners compete nationally in the Canstruction competition. But the best part is that when the sculptures are deconstructed, all of the canned goods used are loaded up and donated to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry and the St. Louis Area Foodbank.

In 2011 Canstruction was bigger and better than ever. Over 70,000 pounds of much needed food were collected. With the economy in its current state, more and more people are in need of assistance and less people are able to help. The local food pantries are low on supplies and the demand is increasing. You can increase local community awareness for your company and the Canstruction drive by being a part of the 2012 event.

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While this year's environmental theme allowed Canstruction to raise unprecedented amounts of food in the Saint Louis area, it also shined a spotlight on our fragile earth. In that spirit Canstruction proudly supports the causes that inspired such generosity.

• In honor of the Charter team and sea turtle mission, Canstruction made a donation in their name to the Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program; the primary responder for rescuing sea turtles after the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill.

• On behalf of the Maryville University student team, Canstruction adopted a Peregrine Falcon at the Wild Bird Sanctuary in Saint Louis to honor of their “Empty Nest” structure.

• A Black Rhino at the Saint Louis Zoo has been adopted by Canstruction inspired by the NAWIC team's “Horn Out Hunger” Black Rhino sculpture.