About Us
RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY WORKERS ARE IN CRISIS.
WE SERVE HOPE.
The highest concentration of need in the nation is hidden behind the smiles of those working in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Big Table cares for restaurant and hospitality workers in crisis through timely interventions, intentional relationships, and transformational care.
WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THESE CARE CITIES:
Colorado Springs, CO
Nashville, TN
San Diego, CA
Spokane, WA
WHY DOES BIG TABLE EXIST?
The highest concentration of need in the nation is hidden behind the smiles of those working in restaurants and hotels. In fact, 69% don’t earn enough to cover their basic needs. 70% are navigating anxiety, depression, or significant mental health struggles. The hospitality industry also carries some of the highest rates of substance abuse. Behind the smiles are real stories — hardworking people facing homelessness, unexpected medical crises, unreliable transportation, addiction, or the weight of a significant loss. Every story is different, but too often, the struggle goes unseen. Big Table is the referral-based safety net for hospitality workers experiencing crisis. Big Table intervenes early with immediate triage support that changes the trajectory of the crisis and continues with long-term relational care that builds capacity and hope.
Hear real stories of transformational Big Table care from recipients in the short video (shown above) or at bigtable.org/stories-of-hope.
Learn more and get involved at bigtable.org.
JOIN THE A-TEAM!
Big Table is dedicated to help as many restaurant and hospitality workers in crisis as we can – in as many cities as we can. That’s a BIG task. One we certainly can’t do alone. We knew it was time to bring in… the A-Team or the "Advance the Table Team." Your gift today helps bring Big Table care to new cities around the country. Learn more.
Big Table exists to see the lives of those working in the restaurant and hospitality industry transformed by building community and caring for those who are in crisis, transition, or falling through the cracks.
Big Table exists to see the lives of those working in the restaurant and hospitality industry transformed by building community and caring for those in crisis, transition, or falling through the cracks. In short, Big Table exists to serve hope to everyone in the industry.
Our mission is grounded in the bedrock of our Christian faith. We believe that every human being is of infinite value, created by God for a life of abundance. Sadly, one of the hardest places to work in our country is the restaurant and hospitality industry. We want to change that for everyone in the industry.
We care for all joyfully with no strings attached, regardless of religious beliefs or anything else!
Inspired by Acts 2, Big Table started around a table where all had a seat. We are committed to sharing our resources with those most in need and breaking bread together to form a supportive community of unconditional care.
To both see and meet triage needs and build long-term capacity in lives.
To bring the light of real tangible hope to the darkness in the world through intentional, life-giving love and relationship.
That’s what Jesus did, and it is what He is calling us to do too.
Organization name
Big Table
other names
The Big Table
2009
Tax id (EIN)
20-8931223
Category
Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Housing & Shelter, Human Services, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
P.O. Box 372Spokane County, WA, US
San Diego, CA, US
Nashville, TN, US
Moscow, ID, US
Colorado Springs, CO, US