CANstruction Build Day kicks off at Virginia Museum of History and Culture

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The 24th Annual CANstruction Build Day kicks off tomorrow at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is hosting its annual CANstruction Build Day on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture -- located at 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd.

CANstruction build dayWSP final buildFebruary 1, 2025 (Courtesy of Feed More)

CANstruction build dayGresham Slater and Clark Construction final buildFebruary 1, 2025 (Courtesy of Feed More)

According to the organizers, there will be teams from five different local firms that will be competing to build structures from canned foods and other non-perishable foods to benefit Feed More.

Feed More said last year's annual event raised close to 70,000 pounds of nonperishable food donations -- contributing over 350,000 pounds of food to this date, distributing more than 290,000 meals to families in Central Virginia.

CANstruction build day Kahler Slater final build February 1, 2025

CANstruction build day Madison & Hanger final build February 1, 2025

CANstruction build day HDR final build February 1, 2025

The finished sculptures will be displayed until Friday, Feb. 14 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. After the competition, the cans and items used will be distributed to Central Virginians in need.