Join Boerne Radio 103.9 FM as host Barron Wiley sits down with Bryce Bodie from Hill Country Family Services and "Brother Bill" to talk about the Christian Men of Boerne Turkey Fry — now in its 28th year. What started as one man frying turkeys in his garage has grown into a massive community event with 12 churches, 200+ volunteers, and 100+ cookers deep-frying 300 turkeys for families in need across Kendall County.

Learn how to volunteer, how to receive a Thanksgiving meal, and how this multi-faith effort embodies the spirit of giving back before Thanksgiving.

0:00 — Intro: Bryce Bodie & Brother Bill from Hill Country Family Services

0:37 — Origin Story: 28 years ago, it started in Brother Bill's garage

1:38 — Scale of the Event: 300 turkeys, 200+ volunteers, 100+ cookers, 12 churches

2:00 — How It Works: 7 AM to 11 AM, done in ~3 hours

2:32 — How to Volunteer: Call 830-249-8643

2:52 — Event Date: Wednesday, November 25th (day before Thanksgiving)

3:17 — How to Sign Up for a Thanksgiving Meal

3:20 — What's Included: Turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread, canned goods & produce

4:00 — Everyone Can Help: Volunteers, ladies, teenagers welcome

4:37 — Who Gets Turkeys: Handled entirely by Hill Country Family Services (no preference)

6:44 — The Church of Boerne: A multi-faith, multi-generational community effort

7:40 — Inspiring Others: The Cincinnati story — one visitor started his own turkey fry

8:20 — Why Deep-Fried: A cooked bird means families enjoy a ready-to-eat meal

9:30 — How Turkeys Are Purchased: Each church buys its own allotment (not donated)

10:20 — Rhonda's Contribution: All dry goods now donated through food drives

10:55 — How to Donate: Drop off canned goods or give cash at HCFSTX.org

11:32 — Blue Santa Fund: Volunteers raise $3,000+ each year for children's Christmas gifts

12:30 — Final Recap & Sign-Off

📞 Contact: 830-249-8643

🌐 Website: HCFSTX.org

📍 Location: Kendall County Fairgrounds

📅 Date: November 25th, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM