The Food Bank of Northern Nevada recognizes the growing food insecurity in the community due to rising costs and is working to fill those gaps.
There are 22 participating teams this year, with 12 of those being student teams.
The American Institute of Architects of Northern Nevada held the 21st annual CANstruction competition.
CANstruction 2015 officially came to close today with the De-CANstructing of the eleven structures at Meadowood Mall. The 21,694 cans were loaded into bins by volunteers to be taken to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and will be distributed to those who need them.
The 12th annual CANstruction competition kicked off on Wednesday. It's an event put on, not only to make unique creations but it also helps give back to the community. The charity benefits the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
An annual fundraiser that benefits the Food Bank of Northern Nevada will open to the public later this week.