This episode of the Boerne Brew features host Jeff Flinn interviewing Shelly Leonard, executive director of Love Kendall County Kids (formerly Love Boerne Kids/Boerne Community Coalition). They discuss the organization's growth since 2015, the scope of child food insecurity in Kendall County (1 in 6 kids), and the range of services offered — food, school supplies, shoes, beds, after-school and scholarship programs. The conversation covers Saturday's Hunger Action Month events: a food distribution at their Highland Drive location and a food drive/raffle at Walmart, plus upcoming "give back" nights at Chipotle and Texas Roadhouse. Shelly also shares her personal connection to the mission, volunteer opportunities, and how the community can get involved via lovekckids.org.

0:00 – Intro & weekend community events

0:36 – Food drive for Love Kendall County Kids introduced

0:46 – Shelly Leonard's Saturday food drive details & raffle prizes

1:08 – History: from Boerne Community Coalition to Love Kendall County Kids

1:39 – Child food insecurity stats (1 in 6 kids)

2:32 – Services beyond food: school supplies, shoes, beds, scholarships

3:07 – Website & how to get help/volunteer/donate

3:47 – 2025 impact numbers (26,000 lbs food, backpacks, school supplies)

4:17 – Back to School Resource Rallies & sock/underwear drives

5:33 – Comfort ISD expansion & shoe requests

6:24 – Teacher supply drive idea

6:52 – Headquarters location & hours

7:22 – Today's food distribution logistics (9–11 AM)

7:44 – Walmart food drive requirements & signup process

8:24 – Summer/holiday school lunch programs

9:16 – COVID-era lunch gap story

9:51 – 2025 distribution stats & rising need

11:00 – Shelly's personal story & path to the role

12:03 – Comparison to Palmer Drug Abuse Program peer counseling

13:16 – Contact info: website, phone, address

14:34 – What a Walmart visitor can expect today

16:11 – What's needed most: food, volunteers

16:31 – Chipotle (9/23) and Texas Roadhouse (9/30) give-back nights

17:44 – Speaking engagements & contact email

18:24 – Volunteer opportunities & ideal volunteer ages

20:35 – Why need keeps growing in Kendall County

22:00 – Wrap-up & how to help this weekend

Original Air Date:  September 12, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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