Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Windsor Essex Central is excited to announce the inaugural launch of CANstruction®. This is a fun and unique event engaging local schools and businesses to use their talents to help those struggling with food insecurity. This event raises funds, food, and awareness for Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Windsor-Essex Food Security Program and the 27 conferences (food banks) and special works projects that operate under our umbrella. Together, you can “Help Us Help Others” and as we work towards fostering a future without hunger.

Food and funds received will help fill our inventory gaps, purchase food required to meet diverse dietary needs and help keep the truck & warehouse operational.

Teams design and build giant structures (CANArt®) made entirely out of non-perishable items and compete for awards in the following categories: Best Meal, Structural Integrity, Best Original Design, Most Cans, Best Use of Labels, and People’s Choice awards. Winners from each local competition then go on to complete internationally in these same categories.

Staff the booth for ½ day in 2-hour windows for each volunteer (2 people per shift)

1. Sunday May 19^th 11am-5pm
2. Monday May 20^th 10am-8pm
3. Tuesday May 21^st 10am-8pm
4. Wednesday May 22^nd 10am-8pm
5. Thursday May 23^rd 10am-8pm
6. Friday May 24^th 10am-8pm
7. Saturday May 25^th 10am-6pm
8. Sunday May 26^th 11am-5pm
9. Monday May 27^th 10am-8pm
10. Tuesday May 28^th 10am-8pm
11. Wednesday May 29^th 10am-8pm
12. Thursday May 30^th 10am-8pm
13. Friday May 31^st 10am-8pm
14. Saturday June 1^st 10am-6pm

Sunday June 2^nd – DeCANstruction® 9am-11am.

Looking for approximately 20 people to help pack up the can goods and load in to the truck for delivery to the food security warehouse (and subsequent delivery to the food bank sites across Windsor Essex.)