Inverness Kiwanis pecan sale starting in October

The holidays aren’t here yet, but the Kiwanis Club of Inverness is starting its yearly pecan sale this month.

“We get a jump on it – we try to beat the crowd,” said member Eric Swindle.

The Club sells 1-pound pecan bags for $10 to raise money for the charities it donates to each year. With 24 bags in a case and a purchase of around 30 cases, Swindle said the group could raise about $1,600 in this year’s sale.

The members pick up their bags on a volunteer basis and sell as many as they can. 

“There’s such a demand because they’re high-quality pecans,” Swindle said. 

With more cases ordered this year, Swindle said the club should raise a few hundred dollars more than it has in previous years. The club’s goal is to use that money to help those who might not have many supporters. Donations can range from $50 for a local Boy Scout troop or mission trip to a few hundred dollars for a larger organization.

One of the main organizations the club helps is the Sheriff’s Boys Ranch in St. Clair County, which is geared toward helping care for neglected, abused or homeless children. In the past, the Kiwanis Club helped pay for the car insurance of older kids at the ranch and support for school supplies. 

To purchase pecans, contact Eric Swindle at 992-5423 or x2eriswin@southernco.com, or contact Sabrina Young at 992-6100 or scyoung@southernco.com.