Building Community Across Bastrop with Feed the Need

In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with Jonah Beyer, Executive Director of Feed the Need Missions, to explore how a simple weekly cookout has grown into a powerful movement restoring community across Bastrop County and beyond. Jonah shares the early days of grilling burgers on Main Street, the moments that shaped the mission, and how the organization continues to meet both physical and spiritual needs every single week.

Jonah also opens up about meaningful stories like Alan’s journey, the emotional weight of disaster deployments such as the Kerrville floods, and the heart behind building consistent, long-term community through weekly gatherings. From Gobble Kits to volunteer training to the growing needs in Bastrop, this conversation dives deep into what it truly looks like to love your neighbors with consistency and compassion.

Whether you're curious about getting involved, wanting to understand local needs more deeply, or simply looking for a story of hope and faith in action, this episode will encourage and inspire you.

Location: Bastrop, TX
Guest: Jonah Beyer
Topics: Community, Ministry, Hunger Relief, Disaster Response, Nonprofits, Bastrop County, Faith, Service, Volunteering, Stories, Local Needs

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🌐 Feed the Need Missions: https://feedtheneed.org
📸 Instagram: @feedtheneed

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