Sedgefield Elementary

Sedgefield Elementary Home of the Eagles 2021 Canstructure

Fundraising for Virginia Peninsula Foodbank

US$385
raised of US$500 target
Canstructure 2021, 23 March 2021
YVCHR has supported the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank for the past 9 years by hosting a STEM competition for students that doubles as a large-scale service project. Teams are challenged to raise awareness of food insecurity issues in our community.

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This design-and-build event allows youth in grades K-12 to test their creativity and problem-solving skills by collecting canned goods and then building a 3-dimensional themed structure from those food donations. Teams are challenged to raise awareness of food insecurity issues in our community, utilize real-world engineering and math skills, and demonstrate teamwork in a timed competition. Typically held at Patrick Henry Mall in April, the annual Canstructure Competition generates hundreds of participants and spectators with special guests from various industries and business sectors. Most importantly, it helps stock the shelves of the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank with TENS of THOUSANDS of pounds of food! To see highlights from past Canstructure events, please visit www.yvchr.org/canstructure. This years virtual event challenges youth to raised funds and collect donations for the Foodbank in addition to designing a 3-dimensional work of art consisting entirely of canned goods!

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About the campaign

YVCHR has supported the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank for the past 9 years by hosting a STEM competition for students that doubles as a large-scale service project. Teams are challenged to raise awareness of food insecurity issues in our community.

About the charity

Virginia Peninsula Foodbank serves families, seniors, and individuals that reside in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of Gloucester, James City, Mathews, Surry, and York. We inspire hope by leading the effort for a hunger-free and properly-nourished community.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$385.00
Online donations
US$385.00
Offline donations
US$0.00

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