Thank you! God bless you!

We could say that a thousand times and it still wouldn’t be enough… because our donors make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Their grants and donations make it possible to upgrade our facility and acquire equipment and supplies (even food and winter clothing for those in desperate need over the holidays).

We equally are touched by the generosity of businesses, supermarkets and educational institutions who donate their expertise, materials and food (both fresh and non-perishable supplies). We do purchase a lot of food and kitchen supplies, and even then we are continually amazed at how much extra they just give us.

What’s astounding is that many donors thank us for allowing them to help.
They truly are a blessing, and we know that God is blessing them too.

2020 Major Donors

Excellus Blue Cross & Blue Shield
$1,000

Same Kind of Different as Me Foundation
$1,000

David J. & Christine E. Zumpano
$2,500

Dr. Astok Patel
$1,000

Domenico’s Golf Course
$500

Kathleen Kane
$1,000

Food Bank of Central NY (Michael Watrous)
$3,000

Food Bank (United Way)
$500

Food Bank
(FEMA – Emergency Food & Shelter Grant
$750

Arthur J. & Beverly A. Vinette
$500

Lori Glennon
$500

Laborer’s Local #190
c/o Carmen Nicotera
$2,500

Rev. Richard V. O’Neil
$500

Christopher J. & Deborah B. McGrath Family Fund
$1,000

Elizabeth Dugan (Betsi)
$5,000

Kathleen Tehan
$1,000

Marlene J. & Frederick J. Carville
$1,000

The Garden Path,
Elizabeth Stevens (Treasurer)
$500

Thomas G and Thomas J Ashmore
$500

Knights of Columbus
$500

John A. & Kristine E. Skelly
$500

Anonymous
$25,000

Ronald & Sheila Cuccaro Family Fund
$2,500

Michael J. Valentine & Raymond Mele
(Mele Family Fund)
$4,500

W.A. & Carol B. Mandour (Mandour Fund)
$1,500

Bank of America
c/o Melissa Cleveland
50 pre-packaged meals every other week since June

Kathleen Tehan
$1,000

Joe Tamer/Centennial Moisture Control
$5,000

Donald A. VanWaes
(Margaret Gaffney & Van Waes Fund)
$3,200

Michael J. Valentine & Raymond Mele
(Mele Family Fund)
$6,685

Barbara Quackenbush
$500

Bank of America/in honor of Susan Simmons
$3,500

Utica National Food Security Project
$2,000

Pat Costello – Irish Cultural Center
$500

MVCC Foundation/Office of Institutional Advancement
$1,000

Jennifer Colozzi/Colozzi’s
$1,500 in candy

Fountainhead Group
$1,000

Bombas Giving Team
2,000 socks

Notre Dame JSHS
c/o Deborah Delaney
$600

Thomas G and Thomas J Ashmore
$500

Richard & Deborah Gassner
$500

Dr. Angela M. Elefante
$500

Lisa Lemieux
(Community Foundation)
$811

Marianne Turczyn
stocks

Kathleen Kane
$1,700

Darren & Bonnie Woods
60 Easter baskets

Mazloom Foundation
(Community Foundation)
$2,500

Dr. Janki Patel (Mike Patel)
$1,200

2019 Major Donors

Michael J. Valentine & Raymond Mele
(Mele Family Fund, Community Foundation)
$5,000

IAC matching gift / Corinne Hoener
$1,500 plus $1,500

James V. Mancuso
$1,000

Lori Glennon
$500

Utica Events Inc/Mayor’s Blue Ride
$750

Charles H. Ide & Georgiana Roberts Ide Fund
$500

Tom Talbot
$2,373

Kathleen Tehan
$1,000

Lifelong Wellness, Inc c/o Janet Stemmer
$1,000

Notre Dame JS High
c/o Rick Hensel
$500

M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund
$5,000

Sheila & Ron Cuccaro
$2,500

Charles H. Ide & Georgiana Roberts Ide Fund
$500

Major Benefactors

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Community Foundation of Oneida and Herkimer Counties

  • Ron and Sheila Cuccaro
  • Utica National Group Foundation
  • M&T/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Trust
  • Mele Family Fund
  • Lisa Lemieux
Ed Morgan receives $10,000 Community Choice Award from Ron & Sheila Cuccaro.
Soup Kitchen Director Ed Morgan receives $10,000 Community Choice Award from Ron & Sheila Cuccaro.

Wednesday (Oct 17, 2018) was an amazing day – a glorious day, a magical gift. We were overwhelmed. We do not have the words to express the appreciation we have for your generosity and your joyful way of giving.

We thank God who has brought us such caring and loving benefactors, who understand the plight of our guests and the important role we all play in making their days meaningful and manageable.

Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen will have a welcoming new look thanks to you – more open, more efficient, more sanitary.

— Advisory Board Chair John Sullivan and Director Ed Morgan

 

The Fort Schuyler Trading Company has donated apparel to Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen and Boutique. Below is info about their offerings.

Since 1989 Crooked Brook has designed and manufactured lab coats, men’s chef coats, women’s chef coats and aprons for the world’s most distinguished and discerning professionals. All Crooked Brook branded garments and accessories are proudly “Made in the U.S.A.” to order in Utica, N.Y. In addition, they offer:

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company offers the highest quality organic, unprocessed natural products they can produce such as maple syrup, maple sugar, honey, raw honey, comb honey, beeswax candles, natural skin care products and handmade soap.

The Fort Schuyler Trading Company offers fresh locally roasted coffee and the largest selection of in stock natural stone tile in Upstate New York. In addition, they offer:

  • Americana, ephemera, primitives, antique and vintage jewelry, watches, coins, musical instruments, edged weapons, collectables, biker patches and original art from artisans around the world.