UNICO Updates: Volunteering at St. Francis Kitchen, Italian Heritage Meeting

Posted on April 30, 2024 by The Dunmorean

From left are Keystone UNICO Volunteers Diane Beckage, Mary Lou Karliak, Cathy Gerard, Tina Haas, and Michele McDade.

Keystone UNICO members volunteered and donated to Saint Francis Kitchen as part of their Service Day activities. Chapter Members helped to prepare food for one of the many dinners served to those in need of a “Hand Up.” Afterwards they were given the opportunity to help in the serving of that day’s meal.

The kitchen is a full-service venue that has been recently upgraded and serves a full-course meal every day at noon and a second meal is served on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Donations are welcome throughout the year and can be made payable to and mailed to Saint Francis Kitchen at 500 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.

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Dunmore’s Keystone Chapter UNICO conducted its annual Italian Heritage and Culture meeting at Arcaro and Genell Restaurant. President Nanine Gramigna introduced the evening’s presenters, which included wine tasting with Sal Maiolatesi of Maiolatesi Wine Cellars and an olive oil/balsamic vinegar presentation by Thirteen Olives with Gene Litz. The presentations were followed by the yearly election of Officers and Board Members conducted by Nominations Chairman Peter Noto.

Pictured in the front row, from left: Sal Maiolatesi of Maiolatesi Wine Cellars, Chapter President Nan Gramigna, and Gene Litz of Thirteen Olives.

Back row, same order: Mike Gramigna, treasurer; Michaelene Merrill, guest; Mark McDade, past National Membership Director; Terri Pettinato, immediate past PA II District Governor; Glenn Pettinato, past National President; and Melanie Biederman, guest.

UNICO Members Volunteer Time at Saint Francis Kitchen

Posted on July 5, 2022 by The Dunmorean

Dunmore’s Keystone UNICO recently made their annual donation and performed community service at Saint Francis Kitchen. The Kitchen provides much needed services to the hundreds of clients who stop by for a healthy hot meal. The need is great and donations are always welcome and can be made out and sent to Saint Francis Kitchen, 501 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

Pictured at Saint Francis Kitchen from left are, from left: Rob Williams, executive director of St. Francis Kitchen; Cathy Gerard, Michele McDade and Mark McDade, Keystone UNICO Board Members.

UNICO Members Volunteer at St. Francis Kitchen

Posted on June 5, 2019 by The Dunmorean

Service Day at Saint Francis Kitchen 2019

As one of three Keystone UNICO volunteer service projects, members recently donated, helped prepare, and served up a nutritious meal to the guests at Saint Francis Kitchen’s Sunday dinner.

Pictured from left are Keystone Chapter UNICO members Terese Pellegrino, Board Chairman Cathy Gerard, Michele McDade and Marie Roberts.