“Thank you to everyone who has donated clothing to Saint Marianne’s West Side Boutique!” notes Boutique Coordinator Nancy Robert. “Due to your generosity, we have exceeded our goal and will […]
3,072 Meals in July with Dining In and Take-Outs
Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen is offering partial indoor dining while continuing take-out meals, Director Sr. Anne McNulty, OSF, reports. Meal numbers have declined during the summer as COVID-19 restrictions […]
Grant Feeds the Hungry, Helps Restaurants
Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen has received a $24,000 charitable grant from the Community Foundation of Oneida and Herkimer Counties as part of the Utica National Food Security Project. “This […]
Sister Anne Is New Soup Kitchen Director
Franciscan sisters have returned to St. Joseph & St. Patrick Parish with the appointment of Sister Anne McNulty, OSF, of Syracuse, as the new director of Mother Marianne’s West Side […]
Help Us Bring Out the Smiles
West Side Boutique Coordinator Nancy Robert says she likes to see smiles on the faces of people coming to the soup kitchen – even behind the face masks necessitated by […]
Director Emeritus Ed Morgan Passes
Edward Morgan, director emeritus of Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the age of 61, after a long battle with cancer. [Donate in […]
St. Patrick’s Parade Food Drive Runs to March 20
In the wake of the cancellation of the 2021 March St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Parade Special Events Committee, Croubh Dugan-O’Looney and Adorino Contruction have decided to move forward with their […]
Thanks to Donors, Holiday Meals Fed Adults, Seniors, Children
The Advisory Board was reviewing the “many blessings” the soup kitchen received during and after the holidays — blessings in the form of donors. Thanks to them, Interim Director Mike […]
Boutique Distributes Needed Items Despite Pandemic
West Side Boutique is continuing to provide clothing and personal care items to people in need – even though it remains closed due to pandemic concerns. Boutique volunteers, while practicing […]
Boutique Has Valentine’s Wish List
West Side Boutique at Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen is seeking donations for a “Valentine’s Wish” to help men, women and children in need, coordinator Nancy Robert announced. “Donations are […]