Canstruction is a national charity event involving a unique design/build competition using cans of food. Anne Arundel Community College architecture students participate in the event as part of their service-learning class project. At the conclusion of the event, the food is donated to Food Link, Inc., an organization that distributes the food to emergency food programs across Anne Arundel County. Canstruction is an event of the design and construction industry under the auspices of the Society of Design Administration in association with the American Institute of Architects and allied professional organizations.