Quincy Notre Dame Students to Hold Fifth Annual Canstruction Competition
Students at Quincy Notre Dame will participate in their fifth annual "Canstruction" competition on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the school gymnasium, building structures from donated food items as part of a school-wide food drive.
Quincy Hannibal Keokuk, IL, November 6, 2026 — Quincy Notre Dame High School will host its fifth annual “Canstruction” event on Tuesday, November 10. The competition will take place in the school gymnasium, where students will engage in a creative challenge focused on community service and resourcefulness.
As part of a school-wide food drive, students are preparing to construct intricate structures using only donated food items. This initiative aims to collect a significant amount of non-perishable goods for distribution to those in need. The “Canstruction” competition has become a recurring tradition at Quincy Notre Dame, marking its fifth year this November.
The event is designed to foster teamwork and raise awareness about food insecurity while simultaneously contributing to local relief efforts. Participants are expected to utilize their ingenuity to transform everyday canned goods and other food items into visually appealing displays. The specific details regarding the judging criteria or the intended beneficiaries of the collected food were not provided in the summary.
This yearly event highlights the school’s commitment to community engagement and charitable activities. The participation of students in building these food-based structures underscores a hands-on approach to charitable giving. The competition serves as both an educational activity and a vital component of the school’s broader food drive efforts, encouraging a spirit of generosity among the student body.
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