With Sr. Anne McNulty, OFS, needing to step down as director for health reasons, volunteer Michael Pilat has been appointed as soup kitchen manager. Mike is a former math teacher […]
Thank You for Boutique Donations
“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 […]