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Apr 16, 2026 _ news
Canstruction 2026: A Not So Hungry Hippo
GBBN is proud to participate in the unique design competition that is Canstruction Cincinnati. Architects, engineers, and contractors from around the city create giant sculptures entirely out of canned food. The effort helps raise awareness around the work of Cincinnati’s Freestore Foodbank and supports their efforts to address hunger in the community. This year’s Canstruction sculptures were built and are on display through April 12th at Cincinnati’s Freestore Foodbank, who will distribute cans from all sculptures to their local food pantries.
Our theme this year, “A Not So Hungry Hippo,” came together in a playful, colorful sculpture inspired by the game Hungry Hungry Hippos and the Cincinnati Zoo’s hippo celebs Fiona and Fritz. Our sculpture contains 3,850 cans filled with comforting staples like chicken noodle soup, while the exterior cans highlight the hippos’ love of veggies. Our entry highlights that everyone deserves access to food that is both nutritious and joyful. .
To learn more about the Freestore Foodbank or donate go here.
