CANSTRUCTION LI (Oct/Nov 2019 Food Drive)

Builder Associate Spotlight; S1:E14

Learning about Canstruction 2019

Hello! This episode I talk with Tracy Lobdell and Anne Bershatsky, both enthusiastic members (and officers) for the annual nonprofit event: Canstruction.

Please read below, from their website, www.canstructionli.org:

Welcome to Canstruction Long Island

The Design/Build Competition Fighting Hunger on Long Island

Structure Buildout: October 29, 2019    4PM - 4PM

Awards Reception:  October 30, 2019    6PM - 8PM

Exhibit Open to the Public:  October 31-November 18, 2019, 8AM - 6PM everyday

Location: RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY. Across the street from Nassau Colliseum.

“Canstruction is the most unique food charity in the world!

For thousands on Long Island, the day begins and ends with the anguish of hunger. Canstruction Long Island is determined to end this suffering. At our event, teams are given 12 hours to defy expectations, logic and gravity as they build fantastic sculptures from thousands of cans of food. Driven by the knowledge that their structures will change lives by lifting the spirits of those in need, by raising public awareness, and most importantly, by filling the shelves of local food banks dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to bring their creations to life. The following day, the super-sized masterpieces are judged in a variety of categories as these unconventional art exhibits are opened to the public. The cost of admission: just one can of food. At the end of the exhibition, all cans are donated to help feed the hungry on Long Island.

Canstruction is using ‘one can’ as a catalyst for change, ‘one can’ to represent the building blocks of these massive sculptures, ‘one can’ to prove that every act of kindness makes a difference. Through the generosity of volunteers, celebrity judges, and members of the community, Canstruction has contributed millions of pounds of food to community food banks demonstrating that we can win the fight against hunger.

Since 2007, the participants of Canstruction Long Island have donated over 480,000 cans, yielding approximately 320,000 meals, along with approximately $40,000 to help fight hunger on Long Island​."

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Builder Associate Spotlight Podcast

I'm Steve Barker, I do commercial insurance during the day and podcast editing at night! I'm a LIBI member looking to join other building organizations. Would your org appreciate a podcast? Call me. If you would like a quote on your insurance contact me directly at 516-610-1155, or [email protected]. I work for Affiliated Agency in Plainview. Take care, brush your hair!