Founders

The Benafield’s

Dr. R. Bryan and Amanda began serving the homeless community with their previous community group. It was also there they learned the value of sharing a meal with others and how valuable that fellowship is. God placed the idea of providing food to individuals struggling with homelessness as a way to nourish them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Over the next several years they explored many different options before settling on a mobile food trailer. Tabitha, the Table 7three trailer, is a culmination of a calling and a dream come true.

Amanda currently serves as the Executive Director for Table 7three and you can often find Bryan smoking something yummy on his Moberg smoker, “Augie”, for a meal service.

Photo credit: Leslie Nice Photography

Meet the Team

  • Brian & Beth Clem

    Board members

    Beth and Brian grew up in Jonesboro and moved to NWA/Bentonville 7 years ago for Brians work. Brian is Chief Credit Officer with First National Bank of Northeast Arkansas and Beth is a self-employed Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. They have two boys, Eason (22) and Solomon (18).

    The Clem’s attend Fellowship Bible Church and began volunteering with Table 7three after learning about our mission one Sunday in church. They chose to get involved because “food insecurity in NWA is great and Table 7three meets that need with a heart like Jesus-serving others, feeding others, loving others! Anytime we put in to serve in this ministry always seems small in comparison to the blessing we receive while getting the opportunity to be the hands and feet for Christ.”

  • Max & Anna Ellis

    Board Members

    Max and Anna have been volunteering with Table 7three since December 2021. They bring wisdom, kindness, and grace to our organization and we are lucky to have them! At meal services you can find Max whipping up something yummy in the kitchen and Anna jumping in wherever she is needed without hesitation. The Ellis’ are members at Village Bible Church in Bella Vista.

  • Cristie Ginther

    Board Members

    Cristie and her husband, Butch, have been residents of NWA for the past 35 years! They have 4 children and 8 grandkids!

    Cristie graduated from the UofA in 2006 with a M.A. in Sociology. Since 2005 Cristie has worked at various nonprofits, ending her working career at the Circle of Life Hospice in 2017. Since retiring Cristie has volunteered at many local nonprofits including 7Hills, Essentials Outreach, the food bank at Trinity Methodist, and is a leader for The Community Gathering.

    Cristie is looking forward to being a board member as “providing services and food to those in need is core to my belief”.

  • Chef Joseph

    Volunteer Chef

    Joseph has been volunteering his time with us since June 2023. He has created new menu items and has helped make our meals even more tasty! We are grateful to have Joseph be a part of our team!

  • Crystal Guerrero

    Airstream Lead

    Crystal has been part of Table 7three since June 2023 when she started serving with us in Bentonville. Crystal has a heart of gold that shines bright on our meal services. Her cheerful disposition and love for God and others is a blessing to this ministry. Crystal attends Flagstone Church of Christ in Bentonville

Church Partnerships

Genesis Church of Fayetteville has generously donated access to their commercial kitchens for us to prepare our meals. We are very grateful for their impact on our ministry.