Our legacy

From VECA to SciTrek: continuing a legacy of giving

Honoring the past

More than a fundraiser

For many years, the pecan sale was more than just a fundraiser. It was a way to bring communities together in support of VECA's mission. Thanks to the dedication of supporters like you, the sale helped raise $215,500, impacted hundreds of individuals, and strengthened programs that made a real difference in the community.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has participated over the years. Your support built a legacy that continues to inspire and uplift.

Why the change

A new home for a familiar tradition

With the Valdosta City Schools Board of Education's decision to close VECA, we at SciTrek had to look ahead and find a new opportunity to continue the impact of this tradition. SciTrek, with its rich history in science education, provides a new home for the pecan sale, one where proceeds directly fund programs and initiatives that spark curiosity, learning, and innovation for students across the Southeast.

This change allows the pecan sale to reach even more communities, creating opportunities for children and educators alike to explore the wonders of science.

What's staying the same

The mission evolved. The sale didn't.

  1. The same high-quality pecans you've enjoyed for years
  2. The same trusted ordering process
  3. The same sense of community and tradition

What's new is the cause your purchase now supports: expanding access to science education for future generations.

Looking ahead

Growing the legacy you helped create

This transition represents more than a change in destination for the funds. It's a chance to grow the legacy you helped create. By supporting the SciTrek pecan sale, you are helping continue a tradition that makes a real difference, now with a renewed focus on education and discovery.

Your support matters. Every purchase, every order, every gift contributes to a brighter, more curious future for students and communities throughout the Southeast.

Continue the tradition

The legacy keeps going with you.

Same pecans, same process, same community. A cause that now reaches students across the Southeast.

Continue the tradition. Support science education today.