This year’s theme for Hoosier Hills Food Bank’s annual Canstruction event, “Hunger is Scary”, focuses on the idea that millions across the nation are facing the fear of hunger each day, according to a press release from the food bank.
In its fourth year, Canstruction features structures built entirely of canned goods, created by community groups hoping to raise awareness for the many community members facing hunger, both in Bloomington and in ?surrounding areas.
All of the canned foods used in the construction will be donated to HHFB at the end of the event.
This year’s participants in Canstruction include Pinnacle School, Key Club and the IU Civic Leaders Living-Learning Cente r.
Groups began construction on Oct. 19 in the College Mall. Structures were completed Sunday.
The public can vote on their favorite structure via a canned food donation through Oct. 30.
“Canstruction is always a great event that provides us with food at an important time,” HHFB Director of Development and Administration Jake Bruner said in the release. “We always hit a low point in our food supply right around now, just as agencies are starting to stock up for the holidays, so the food is very much needed, and it also provides an opportunity for the groups to have some fun while building awareness.”
Sponsorships from Kroger, the City of Bloomington, Strauser Construction and Curry Chevrolet aid in reducing the cost of the food used for construction to around half-price, according to the release.
The group that receives the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award.
In addition, a panel of judges will choose further winners for categories such as Best Use of Labels, Best Meal and Judge’s Choice, among others.
HHFB collects and distributes more than 3 million pounds of food annually to almost 100 partner agencies in Monroe County, as well as five surrounding ?counties.
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