MEMPHIS, Tenn. — American Residential Services (ARS) held its second annual Can Castle Competition to assist in combatting food shortages during the summer months. ARS/Rescue Rooter made a commitment to help with the need while making the collection a chance for friendly competition.
During the school year, low-income students may receive breakfast, lunch, snacks, and weekend meals — all distributed through their school. However, when schools close, there are fewer options for kids to get food and more pressure on families. ARS had 41 service centers participate in a can and non-perishable food drive to support their local food banks. However, in order to keep things creative, ARS made the competition a “Can Castle Competition,” where the items collected were constructed into castle-like structures. Locations around the country collected from their employees from March 26 to April 26, and the final count and winners were announced May 4.