2021 Canstructure Project

The Junior League of Hampton Roads, Inc. is partnering with the Youth Volunteer Corps, the Hampton Coliseum, and the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to support the 2021 Canstructure project - and we need your help! 

Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads 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. 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.  All donations support the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.

The JLHR has pledged to collect 2,000 cans! 

Drop off your cans at the Hampton Coliseum I-64 Parking Lot March 27th from 9am-2pm.  

When you arrive at the Coliseum, JLHR members will collect the cans from your car via a curbside contactless method.