Delaware food drive turns canned goods into Philadelphia Eagles stadium, lighthouse

Braced with cans, teamwork and creativity, organizations across Delaware competed in the annual "CANgineering" food bank drive, building massive structures out of donated goods.

And while the competition is for a good cause, the driving force is creativity, said Kim Turner, the communications director for Food Bank of Delaware.

"It's not often you get to make a Stormtrooper out of cans," she said.

The month-long food drive, in its sixth year, closed Friday. Competition was fierce.

Coming up: Princess Anne's annual Street-Fest is May 5

Philadelphia Eagles: Super Bowl win may forever change the Philly fan: Marshall

While Bank of America's Eagles-clad Lincoln Financial Field lost the People's Choice Award by just a few votes to Millville Giant's lighthouse, it won best use of most needed items.

Cooke Elementary School constructed a school bus out of yellow cereal boxes and Chase made a rainbow.

The behemoth structures raise awareness at a time of year when donations tend to be lower than they are during the holidays, according to Turner. But the food is still needed, especially as summer break rolls in.

"Oftentimes, you see families having to stretch their limited budgets to ensure kids get the meals they typically get in school," Turner said.

All the food donated will go to a network of food bank partners or to the mobile pantry, which makes stops in under-served communities across the First State.

More: Rehoboth Beach outfall project nears end with final hurdle

More: Sussex officials say no to rezoning farmland on Del. 1 for Overbrook Town Center