There’s a new type of development going up in Metro Vancouver this weekend—the main differences being it won’t be for sale, and 100 percent of proceeds will go toward a good cause.

CANstruction Vancouver, the local chapter of a global anti-hunger project, will take place at Lougheed Town Centre (9855 Austin Avenue, Burnaby) from November 4 to 11. The annual competition kicks off on November 3, when 10 teams will design and build impressive structures made entirely from canned foods.

The theme for this year’s event is “It takes a village”, and builders will have 12 hours to create their art displays. The public will be able to vote for their favourite designs by donating three cans of food or $5.

“After taking a year off, we are excited to bring CANstruction Vancouver back and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank is grateful for the partnership and support we are receiving from SHAPE Properties and Lougheed Town Centre to make this event possible,” said Cynthia Kinsella, chief development officer of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB), in a press statement. “We can’t wait to see the fun, creative structures that all the teams come up with this year!” 

All proceeds from CANstruction Vancouver directly benefit more than 27,000 individuals who access the GVFB’s services each week. Since the competition’s inception in 2002, more than 1.39 million cans of food have been raised for the local non-profit organization.