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, […]
Over 800 Pounds of Food Donated
Nothing Bundt Cakes in New Hartford delivered more than 800 pounds of food to Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen – thanks to its charitable food drive held Sept. 4 and […]
Bedding, Towels for Those in Need
The Boutique at Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen is looking to provide bedding and towels for individuals and families in need. “We are requesting bedding and towel donations during the […]
Bakery Hosts Food Drive Sept. 4-5 to Benefit Soup Kitchen, Vets Pantry
Nothing Bundt Cakes in Consumer Square in New Hartford is hosting a two-day Food Drive on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5, to benefit “Feed Our Vets” in New York Mills […]
Girl Donates Rosaries and More
Emilie Fancett, a 13-year-old Sauquoit girl who collects and gives away rosaries, decided to make them available to soup kitchen patrons. Emilie and her mother, Brenda, visited West Side Kitchen […]