Santa Claus must like Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen. He showed up at the soup kitchen for the second week in a row on Wednesday, Dec. 23. (Photo Album) Santa, […]
Santa and Elf Bring Cheer to Soup Kitchen Guests
Santa Claus and one of his elves brought Christmas cheer to the soup kitchen on Wednesday, Dec. 16 – while respecting COVID-19 social distancing. When not swaying to the beat […]
New Hartford Students Volunteer Behind the Scene
A group of New Hartford High School students continue to volunteer behind the scene. Even though the Boutique at Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen is temporarily closed due to the […]
Santa Visits Soup Kitchen Dec. 16
Children of people coming through the soup kitchen will get an extra treat on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Santa Claus and one of his helper elves will be handing out presents […]
Boutique Volunteers Working Behind the Scene
Volunteers are working behind the scene preparing Christmas gifts for children and goodie packs for people in need – even though West Side Boutique at Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen […]
Number of Hungry People on the Rise; Boutique Provides Blankets, Toiletries to 120
With an upsurged in the number of COVID-19 cases in Oneida County, Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen returned to providing take-out meals only this past week, Interim Director Mike Pilat […]
Mother Marianne’s Boutique Holiday Wish List: Toiletries, Boots
West Side Boutique at Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen is seeking donations for a holiday wish list to help individuals and families in need. Items include: toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, bottles […]
Event Honors Volunteer of Year, Retiring Director
A recognition event for volunteers and donors on Sept. 26 put a special spotlight on volunteer Cheryl Wakeel and retiring Director Ed Morgan. Cheryl was honored as the inaugural Father […]
August Meals Total 3,695; Director Position Open
The number of people coming to the soup kitchen is inching upward after a downturn when the COVID-19 pandemic hit locally, reports Interim Director Mike Pilat. Lunchtime meals served in […]
From Math Teacher to Interim Director
Mike Pilat retired from teaching math in July 2019, and a month later he was volunteering at Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen as assistant director. And now, a year later, […]