PRESENTS
CANS IN
ACTION!
A team sculpture competition that turns canned food into community impact
July 25, 2026 | Two29 on the Square | Downtown Celina, TX
Every can feeds a neighbor. N3 Food Pantry provides nutritious food for more than 3,300 individuals in our community facing food insecurity — and your team can help.
WHAT IT IS
BUILD SOMETHING INCREDIBLE
Cans In Action! challenges teams to design and construct creative sculptures using canned food items. It's part competition, part community celebration, and 100% for a cause.
Teams of 4–10 bring creativity, muscle, and 500 cans to a 10' × 10' build space and compete to be judged by some of Celina and Prosper’s most respected community leaders.
When the competition ends, every can donated goes directly to Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Food Pantry — fighting food insecurity right here at home.
500
Cans per team10 × 10
Build space per team3,300+
Neighbors fed by N312
Team spots availableTHE PROCESS
HOW IT WORKS
01
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Register Your Team
Contact us to secure your spot. Only 12 teams will compete — first committed, first accepted.
02
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Collect up to 500 Cans
Purchase or fundraise up to 500 canned food items. Bonus points for including canned protein items!
03
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Build Your Sculpture
Arrive on July 25 with your team and materials. You'll have at least 2 hours to bring your design to life in a 10' × 10' space.
04
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Compete & Give Back
Community judges score your build. Then every can is donated to N3 Food Pantry to fight hunger locally.
SCORING
JUDGING CRITERIA
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Creativity & Originality
How unique and imaginative is your design? Does it stand out from the crowd?
🏛️
Structural Design & Stability
Is the build well-engineered, freestanding, and safe for public viewing?
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Use of Canned Goods
How effectively and artistically are the cans incorporated into the overall design?
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Visual Impact & Storytelling
Does your sculpture tell a story? Does it captivate viewers from across the room?
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Bonus Points
Extra points awarded for incorporating canned protein items into your build. Stock up on tuna, beans, and chicken!
THE PANEL
COMMUNITY JUDGES
MANDY CARRASCO
First United Bank
Ryan Tubbs
Celina Mayor
SAM LAWRENCE
Cross Architects
CODY HUNTER
Methodist Celina Hospital
BRAD WILKERSON
Rock Creek Church
JASON GARROD
Lowe’s Celina
Stuart Blasingame
Prosper Fire Chief
KODY FAGIN
Vitality Chiropractic
ALSO: Celina Fire Chief Shawn White, Katie MCCranie from REI, & Katie Dunn!
JOIN THE COMPETITION
REGISTER YOUR TEAM
Space is limited to just 12 teams on a first-committed, first-accepted basis. Don't wait — secure your spot today and start rallying your crew.
Teams of 4–10 participants
Each team brings or fundraises up to 500 canned food items
Businesses, civic groups, schools, families, youth clubs & faith groups all welcome
Youth organizations may receive volunteer service hour verification
Designate a Team Leader with contact info at registration
Optional evening-before load-in may be available
LIMITED TO 12 TEAMS
READY TO COMPETE?
Contact Valerie Gotcher to register your team and get full event details.
To register by email: impact@n3foodpantry.org