Canned-Food Sculptures Built Across Salt Lake County for America250 Food Drive
Salt Lake County, UT — On Friday, May 15, Salt Lake County will host a series of highly visual, community-driven CANstruction build events as part of its America250 initiative, launching a countywide food drive in partnership with Utah Food Bank, AIA Utah, and CANstruction Salt Lake City.
Throughout the day, design teams will construct America-250-themed sculptures made entirely of canned food at multiple Salt Lake County facilities across the valley. These installations mark the kickoff of a summer-long effort to collect food and funds to support local families. All cans used will be donated to Utah Food Bank. Build day will be an exciting day to get a behind-the-scenes look at this important program.
Media are invited to attend any build location to capture the action as structures take shape. Advance coordination available for specific interviews or access
When
Friday, May 15, 2026
Build activity begins at 8:00 a.m. The best time for photos and video is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. All builds must be finished by 4 p.m.
Where
Builds will take place simultaneously at these eight Salt Lake County facilities:
- Salt Lake County Government Center North Building– 2001 S State St, Salt Lake City
- Viridian Event Center (West Jordan Library) – 8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan
- Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center – 2525 Taylorsville Blvd, Taylorsville
- Holladay Lions Recreation Center – 1661 E Murray Holladay Rd, Millcreek
- Salt Lake City Sports Complex – Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City
- Draper Senior Center – 1148 Pioneer Rd, Draper
- Magna Kennecott Senior Center – 9228 2700 S, Magna
- JL Sorenson Recreation Center – 5350 Main St, Herriman
Visuals
- Time-lapse–worthy construction of large-scale sculptures made from canned food
- Teams actively building and assembling structures
- Wide shots of multiple installations across county facilities
- Early-stage builds through near-completion throughout the day
Who
- Salt Lake County elected officials and representatives
- American Institute of Architects (AIA) Utah, CANstruction and participating design teams
Why
This effort is part of Salt Lake County’s America250 program, themed “Honoring our Past, Feeding our Future.” The initiative aims to generate the equivalent of 250,000 meals through donations.
Each sculpture serves as both a public art installation and a collection point, with community members encouraged to donate food or funds and vote for their favorite structure.
Media Notes
- No formal program; media are welcome to drop in at any location throughout the day
- Builds will be in progress from 8 am to 4 pm
- Advance coordination available for specific interviews or access