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Mike Pilat Named Manager

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 […]

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Robert Stronach
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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 […]

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Robert Stronach
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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 […]

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Robert Stronach
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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 […]

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by Robert Stronach
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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 […]

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Robert Stronach
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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 […]

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Robert Stronach
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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 […]

Posted on April 10, 2021April 11, 2021 by Robert Stronach
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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 […]

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Robert Stronach
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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 […]

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Robert Stronach
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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 […]

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 by Robert Stronach
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Latest News

  • Soup Kitchen Sees Rise in Numbers
  • Boutique Assists 884 Individuals
  • St. Patrick’s Parade Benefits Soup Kitchen
  • Santa Greets 50 Kids at Soup Kitchen
  • ‘Fill the Van for Mother Marianne’
  • Harvest Grant Helps Soup Kitchen
  • Oneida County Employees Help Boutique
  • Holiday Greetings & Wish List from West Side Boutique
  • Soup Kitchen Benefits from Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program
  • Utica Elks Give Gratitude Grant

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  • Irish Fun That Does Some Good March 23, 2023
    Pat McGrathThe St. Patrick’s Day Parade is not only about celebrating Irish culture, where “a ton of people” have fun, but also about getting together “to do some good” and “affect people’s lives.”That’s how parade co-director Pat McGrath described the donation of food and money to Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen on Wednesday, March 22.McGrath, […]
  • The Spirit of the Irish Propels Food Drive March 25, 2022
    Bernie Adorino of Adorino Construction Inc. was looking for a non-profit cause he could help sponsor some 13 years ago. While visiting City Hall and chatting with city officials, he heard about the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and decided to reach out. The committee at the time, with the urging of member Chris Hoke, […]
  • A Food Drive Blessing February 19, 2021
     “We really have a lot of blessings. Our donors.” That’s how Advisory Board Treasurer Joe Antonik put it when reviewing recent donations to the soup kitchen.Board Chairman Darren Woods gave special note to a group involved in a Christmas food drive. General Contractor Michael Bonacci of Whitesboro organized the drive, collecting $1,500 in foodstuffs and money […]

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