Join in on the Fun!
Don’t Want to Build? Donate Instead
Children's Village Sponsor
Cotton District Arts Festival
Starkville CAN Give 2025
Join our fun canned food sculpture contest at the Cotton District Arts Festival! Build creative sculptures using canned food, help fight hunger, and bring our community together while supporting Starkville Strong.
Email for more info: [email protected]
Date: April 19 Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Team Sign Up:
What is Starkville CAN Give?
Creative Contest
Teams create amazing sculptures using cans of food, showcasing creativity while fighting hunger in our community.
Community Impact
All food and monetary donations benefit Starkville Strong, helping those in need right here in our community.
Festival Showcase
The best sculptures will be featured at the Cotton District Arts Festival's Children's Village through a digital display.
How the Contest Works
Sculpture Creation Process
Build Your Sculpture
Teams create sculptures at home, school, or work using non-perishable human or pet food. Be as creative as you can! Take clear, bright photos from multiple angles showing all the details.
Submit Your Photos
Email your photos to [email protected] by April 10.
Festival Participation
Festival Display
Photos of sculptures will be displayed at the Children's Village during the Cotton District Arts Festival.
Voting & Donations
Festival attendees vote by making donations. Each $1 equals one vote, with a suggested minimum of $5 per person.
Your Donations Make a Difference
100%
All Proceeds to Starkville Strong
Every dollar donated and all canned food items go directly to helping those in need in our community.
$2,500
Doubled Impact
Modern Woodmen will match donations up to $2,500, doubling your contribution!
$1
Affordable Voting
Each dollar donated counts as one vote for your favorite sculpture.
Join the Fun!
Form a Team
Gather friends, colleagues, or classmates to create your canned food masterpiece. Teams can be any size and age group.
Get Creative
Design and build your sculpture at home, school, or work. Let your imagination run wild while collecting nutritious food for those in need.
Capture It
Take clear, well-lit photos from multiple angles to showcase your creation. Remember to submit before the deadline!
Spread the Word
Share your sculpture on social media using #StarkvilleCANGive to inspire others and gather votes for your creation.
Important Event Details
1
Photo Submission
Teams must submit their sculpture photos one week before the Cotton District Arts Festival.
2
Festival Display
Sculpture photos will be showcased at the Children's Village area of the Cotton District Arts Festival.
3
Voting Period
Voting begins and ends at the festival.
4
Winners Announced
After voting closes, winners will be announced on social media and via email.
How to Vote
1. Scan QR Code
Visit the Children's Village at the festival and scan the QR code displayed next to the sculpture photos.
2. Visit Fundraising Page
The QR code takes you directly to our online donation platform to easily see options for your contribution.
3. Donate to Vote
Make a donation to support your favorite sculpture. Each $1 equals one vote, with a suggested minimum of $5.
4. Cast Your Vote
At the festival, you can vote by purchasing colored stickers that represent your donation amount and placing them in the corresponding sculpture's bucket.