TREASURE COAST — Treasure Coast Food Bank’s first Canstruction packed a 3,743-pound wallop in the fight against hunger. When the event concluded, the canned food sculptures were dismantled and the food delivered to Treasure Coast Food Bank’s shelves.
The sculptures made from canned food were on display since they were constructed Oct. 12, showing visitors the talents of the architects, builders, and students involved and teaching viewers about hunger on the Treasure Coast.
“We want to thank the participants of our first Canstruction for their creativity as well as their commitment to the fight against hunger on the Treasure Coast,” said Treasure Coast Food Bank CEO Judith Cruz.
On Sunday, Oct. 27, judges recognized the participants with awards in six categories.
The AIA Treasure Coast Team won awards in four categories for their treasure chest sculpture built in the Indian River Mall. Their sculpture, titled “Treasure Hunt to End Hunger in Our Community,” won awards for Design & Structural Integrity, Best Meal, Best Use of Labels, and Jurors’ Favorite.
The student team from Port St. Lucie High School’s chapter of Future Builders of America, under the guidance of the Treasure Coast Builder’s Association, won Honorable Mention and the People’s Choice Award for its three-tier cake themed “Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence.”
“How wonderful is it that Port St. Lucie High School and Treasure Coast Food Bank both are celebrating 25th year anniversaries this year?” Cruz asked.
The student builders’ work was on display at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center.
Along with Cruz, the judge’s panel included Simon Atwill, an engineer with Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, and David Neill, Managing Partner of Big Red Tomato Packers in Fort Pierce.
