Board Members
Martha Bennett - Executive Director
My name is Martha Littlefield Bennett, I am the widow of the late James “Jim” Edward Bennett, and we have a wonderful daughter Chelsea Elizabeth and 4 grandsons. I was born in Greenville, South Carolina and moved to Miami. Moving back to Greer my senior year of high school, I am a proud graduate of Greer High School. I have lived in Greer, 34 years, where I have been active at Greer High School, Greer Community Ministries and Praise Cathedral. I am a member of the Greer Lions Club and Leadership Development Council. I was a member of the Greer Chamber Leadership Class #39.
I studied Interior Design at Winthrop University. My love for design and working with people started there. Later leading mother and I to start Chelsea's Catering over 30 years ago. My love of God, people and food connected me with the soup kitchen. We would connect with Mr. Merle and give him left overs from weddings and other events we catered. I have been the Director of the Daily Bread Ministries/Greer Soup Kitchen for 13 years. We are here to serve, so always remember to be God’s Hands and Feet wherever you go.
Karen Murphy - Chairman of the Board
My husband Don and I moved to the Greer area in 2015. We have 3 beautiful daughters in three states, Colorado, Tennessee and Florida. We also enjoy three grandchildren and look forward to adding 2 more grandsons this year!
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I am a graduate of Western Carolina University with a BSBA Computer Information Systems. For over six years I owned and operated a small business and previously worked for a non-profit camp and conference center. I now have my dream job: full-time wife, mother, Mimi, homemaker and volunteer.
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I am truly blessed to be a part of Daily Bread Ministries.
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Tina Smalls - Board Member
Earnestine Smalls (aka Tina) born and raised in South Boston VA. She currently resides in Simpsonville SC.
She is a retired military veteran of the United States Air Force after serving 23 active duty years and two years of government service.
She currently serves as an Associate Minister at the Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Simpsonville SC and an International Missionary with Sowing Seeds for Joy Missions Organization, Dallas TX.
She is a preacher, Bible teacher, grief support leader, and volunteers where she’s needed.
Along with many of her attributes, Tina’s favorites are being a mother, a grandmother, and living the life as a Woman of God.
Mark Williams - Board Member
2026 - 2027 Board of Directors
Karen Murphy - Chairman of the Board
Tina Smalls - Secretary of Board
Jessica Alston - Treasurer
Mark Williams
Steve Miller
Chip Patat
Jim Knisely
Deborah Brassmeister
Nancy Ellis
Vickie Wilson
Ron Vanderhoff
Bobby Moody