Monday dinner ended · next Tuesday 11 AM–1 PM & 4–6 PMMercy Chefs · Menasha High School
Hot meals for survivors, volunteers and first responders
Mercy Chefs is serving free lunch from 11 AM–1 PM and dinner from 4–6 PM daily at Menasha High School, 420 Seventh Street, for survivors, volunteers and first responders.
Open until 7 PM Monday · Tuesday 9 AM–7 PMMary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center · Appleton
Meet recovery agencies in one place
Fox Cities tornado survivors can meet government, nonprofit and community agencies at 3000 E. College Avenue, Suite B, Appleton. The center remains open until 7 PM Monday and reopens Tuesday from 9 AM–7 PM. Free shuttles run every 30 minutes from Xavier High School during center hours.
Tuesday · move vehicles by 6 AM · full closuresMenasha, Neenah & Fox Crossing targeted areas
Tuesday heavy-equipment debris removal and closures
Move vehicles by 6 AM Tuesday. Full closures cover Menasha from DePere Street and Third Street/Plank Road to Konemac Street and the water, plus Doty Island east of Cleveland and north of Nicolet; Neenah’s First, Third and Park between Nicolet and East Forest; and listed Fox Crossing streets including Lakeshore, Fatima, Green, Terrace and Palisades.
Safety warningThedaCare–Neenah emergency department
Chainsaw and ladder injuries are increasing
ThedaCare–Neenah reports more storm-cleanup injuries, especially chainsaw accidents and ladder falls. Use protective equipment, follow ladder-safety practices and ensure your tetanus vaccination is current. Leave dangerous work to trained crews.
Reconfirmed 6 PM MondayFox Valley Humane Association
Temporary pet help is available
Fox Valley Humane Association has temporary dog boarding, cat-foster coordination and pet supplies; call 920-733-1717 first. Found pets may be brought to the shelter, and volunteer animal rescuers are also checking traps and leads for displaced pets in Menasha.
Serving Menasha · Aug 2–14 · request form openGod’s Pit Crew · Celebration Church Fox Valley
Request tornado cleanup help
An indexed post from God’s Pit Crew’s official account says its Immediate Response Team is serving Menasha. Direct Facebook and Instagram access was unavailable. The organization’s official response page lists no-cost tree and debris removal, roof tarping and muck-out help through August 14; affected households should submit the request form.
Action neededWisconsin 211
Report tornado damage
Use the 211 damage-reporting form so local agencies can understand the scale of damage and coordinate recovery. This is separate from filing an insurance claim.
Declared 12:13 PMEastern Wisconsin
State of emergency declared
The declaration coordinates state agencies and resources with local response. It does not confirm FEMA individual assistance.
Active now · 10 PM–5 AMCity of Menasha
10 PM–5 AM curfew
Citywide and in effect until further notice. Essential workers are exempt.
Active now · 10 PM–5 AMVillage of Fox Crossing
10 PM–5 AM curfew
The current county notice lists the curfew village-wide until further notice.
Order ended · conserve water 7 daysFox Crossing Utilities East
Boil-water order has ended
The order has ended for all affected customers. Continue conserving water for seven days. Flush cold taps for 1–2 minutes; discard ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; clean pet bowls; and run dishwashers and clothes washers through an empty cycle.
ActiveWinnebago County tornado area
Do not burn storm debris
Officials say a burn ban remains in effect after reports of people burning storm debris. Do not burn branches, construction debris or other tornado waste; follow municipal debris instructions instead.
Overnight shelter openEmergency shelter
Overnight shelter and charging sites
Christ the Rock remains open for overnight sheltering at W6254 US Highway 10/114. County-listed cooling and charging sites reopen on their Tuesday schedules. Human shelters permit service animals only; call 211 or the Red Cross for household-specific shelter help.
Inspections underwayCity of Menasha
Do not remove a building inspection placard
Inspectors may post green (inspected), yellow (restricted use), or red (unsafe) placards on affected homes and businesses. Do not remove, alter or cover a placard. Call Menasha Building Inspections with questions.
Monday until 7 PM · Tuesday county hours 8 AM–9 PMCalvary Bible Church · Neenah
Supplies, cooling and charging
Calvary’s indexed official post lists Monday service through 7 PM. Winnebago County lists Tuesday donation drop-off and supply pickup from 8 AM–9 PM at door 15. Direct Facebook access was unavailable; verify before traveling.
Shelter open · donation window endedChrist the Rock · Harrison
Overnight shelter and targeted donations
Christ the Rock remains open for overnight sheltering. Friday’s targeted donation window ended at 6 PM. Bread, water, clothing and bedding are not needed. The mobile pantry is serving Hart Park instead of operating daily inside the church.
Supplies until 7 PM · cooling/Wi-Fi until 8 PM · dailyElks Lodge / St. Patrick’s · Menasha
Water, food and basic supplies
The county lists supplies daily from 10 AM–7 PM and cooling, charging and Wi-Fi until 8 PM. Use the Washington Street entrance at 328 Nicolet Boulevard. Monday supplies end at 7 PM; the site reopens Tuesday.
Active · register firstSamaritan’s Purse · Alliance Church
Join an organized tornado cleanup team
Samaritan’s Purse teams are serving from Alliance Church, 2693 Grand Chute Boulevard, Appleton. Volunteers must register first. Affected households may request free debris removal, roof tarping and other tornado cleanup by calling 1-833-747-1234 and selecting option 3.
Ongoing · individualsVolunteer Fox Cities
Join the tornado volunteer standby list
Register as an individual to be contacted as new recovery needs are assigned. Add any disaster training, equipment or specialized skills you can offer. This is a standby list—not permission to self-deploy.
Ongoing · teams of 2+Volunteer Fox Cities
Register a company or volunteer group
Companies and organized groups should use the separate team standby form. Volunteer Fox Cities will contact the group as appropriate recovery projects become available.
Campus donations closed · use food banks or financial fundVolunteer Fox Cities
Do not bring item donations to the campus
Volunteer Fox Cities stopped accepting general public item donations at the former campus after Sunday. Direct needed goods to established food banks or wait for a targeted request. Financial gifts through United Way and the Community Response Fund are preferred.
Next: Tuesday · 8 AM–4 PMMobile Health Team Clinic · Neenah
School supplies, clothing and hygiene donations
The Menasha district’s back-to-school drive is accepting gently used clothing, school supplies, gift cards and hygiene products at 116 E. Bell Street in Neenah from 8 AM–4 PM weekdays through August 6.
Matching up to $250,000Fox Cares Foundation
Tornado-relief donations are being matched
Fox Communities Credit Union says it will match donations to the Fox Cares Foundation’s Tornado Relief Support Fund up to a combined $250,000. This is a donor opportunity, not a direct household application.
Active local recovery fundGreater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity
Support local cleanup and home recovery
Fox Cities Habitat is working with local nonprofit partners on tornado cleanup and recovery. Mark donations “Disaster Response” so they are directed to this work. For large monetary or in-kind gifts, call or text 920-378-8613.
10-day deadlineWisconsin DHS
Replace FoodShare or Summer EBT food
If food bought with FoodShare or Summer EBT was lost in the storm or outage, request replacement benefits within 10 days of the food loss. Apply in ACCESS or call the East Central Income Maintenance Partnership.
Monday options ending · Tuesday services confirmedCalder Stadium, Old Grog & other Menasha sites
Free disaster food and supplies
Monday’s remaining Elks supply window ends at 7 PM. Tuesday options include Boys & Girls Club supplies and meals from 7 AM–7 PM, Salvation Army pantry 8–11 AM and lunch 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, St. Joe’s 11 AM–1 PM, Calvary 8 AM–9 PM, Elks 10 AM–7 PM and Mercy Chefs meals at 11 AM–1 PM and 4–6 PM.
Call your WIC officeWinnebago, Outagamie & Calumet counties
Replace storm-lost WIC benefits
Households that lost food purchased with WIC benefits may qualify for replacement benefits. Call your county WIC office: Winnebago 920-232-3350, Outagamie 920-832-5109 or Calumet 920-849-1420.
Monday ended · Tuesday 11 AM–1 PMSt. Joe’s Food Pantry · Menasha
Groceries and hygiene items
St. Joe’s Food Pantry at 1465A Opportunity Way reopens Tuesday from 11 AM–1 PM for groceries and personal-hygiene items.
24 hoursWinnebago County Crisis Line
Immediate emotional support
The Winnebago County Crisis Line is available around the clock for people experiencing acute stress, grief or a mental-health crisis.
Monday ended · Tuesday pantry 8–11 AM · lunch 11:30–12:30The Salvation Army · Appleton
Lunch and pantry assistance
The Salvation Army at 130 E. North Street is listed open 8 AM–4 PM Monday–Friday. Pantry hours are 8–11 AM, with lunch served 11:30 AM–12:30 PM.
Shower truck available at least one weekFox Valley community access
Showers and temporary Wi-Fi
A shower truck is available at the Menasha Boys & Girls Club, 600 Racine Street, for at least one week beginning July 30. Winnebago County also lists showers at six area YMCA locations, Fire Fitness and Planet Fitness; temporary Cellcom Wi-Fi remains available at Heckrodt and the Fox Cities campus.
Call or visit for eligibilityCatholic Charities · Menasha
Short-term housing and emergency financial aid
Catholic Charities is connecting tornado survivors with emergency financial assistance and, for eligible households, Airbnb housing vouchers for up to 10 days. Visit 1475 Opportunity Way in Menasha or call 920-272-8234.
Current · pickup deadlines applyParticipating UPS Stores · Neenah & Appleton
Receive packages while displaced
Three participating UPS Stores will accept packages for displaced residents. Amazon packages must include “Fox Valley Tornado” as the second address line. Pickup deadlines range from the next business day to three business days; call the Appleton Integrity Way store before sending a package.
Call for live availabilityFox Cities lodging partners
Discounted hotel rates are available
The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau maintains a changing list of disaster rates for displaced residents. Some participating hotels allow pets. Call the property directly because rooms can fill quickly.
Sunday collection window ended · await next instructionsGreen-highlighted Winnebago County recovery areas
Sunday household-garbage collection window has ended
The county’s special Sunday collection window for plastic-bagged storm-damaged household garbage has ended. Do not assume another pickup date; follow the county’s next instructions and keep streets clear of active crews.
Sunday operation ended · do not self-deployGreen- and pink-highlighted recovery areas
Sunday coordinated curbside help has ended
The county-coordinated Sunday operation to move debris and bagged household garbage from yards or porches to the curb has ended. No Monday continuation is confirmed. Use an organized relief group or the standby list; do not self-deploy.
Sunday window ended · 2 PMMenasha City Hall & Public Works
Sunday city-assistance window has ended
Menasha City Hall and Public Works were open Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM for residents who needed city assistance. That special Sunday window has ended; do not travel for this listing. Officials still warn boaters about shifting submerged and partially submerged storm debris.
Ended Jul 29 · 3 PMMillCity Church & Menasha Piggly Wiggly
This supply-distribution shift has ended
MillCity Church’s Menasha Piggly Wiggly distribution shift ran from 9 AM–3 PM Wednesday. Do not travel for this shift; use the current volunteer cards for active opportunities.
Monday window ended · no Tuesday hours verifiedMillCity Church · Neenah
Cleanup kits, food and hygiene supplies
MillCity’s indexed Monday relief window ended at 3 PM. No Tuesday hours were verified. The county still lists cleanup, food and hygiene totes at 120 N. Lake Street, but call before traveling because direct Facebook and Instagram access was unavailable.
PreliminaryNational Weather Service survey
EF3 · estimated 140 mph winds
The assessment may be refined as damage surveys continue. Resource eligibility is determined separately.
Friday phase ended · see weekend updateDoty Island · Menasha
Cleanup road closures and no parking
Large-scale debris removal is underway on Pine, Nassau, Oak and Park streets. No parking is allowed on those streets during the work. Closures are posted at Nicolet Boulevard and Ahnaip Street and at Keyes Street and Nicolet Boulevard; obey barricades and crews.
While supplies lastDrinking water
Free bottled water in Menasha
Distribution began at 9 AM at Menasha Piggly Wiggly, 1151 Midway Road. Check the source before traveling because supplies are limited.
Public walk-in ended · Tuesday specialized teams onlyFormer UW–Fox Cities campus
Do not report Tuesday unless already assigned
Large-scale public walk-in operations ended at 5 PM Monday. On Tuesday, the reception center will coordinate only specialized volunteers and previously organized groups. The general public should not report unless Volunteer Fox Cities announces a new need. No general item donations are accepted.
Saturday window ended · no Monday hours postedHart Park neighborhood · Menasha
Food, cold drinks, supplies and charging
Hart Park’s Saturday 7 AM–7 PM mobile-pantry window has ended. No Tuesday hours were announced in the current schedule; use the confirmed Tuesday food and supply cards instead.
Ended Jul 29 · 7 PMMillCity Church · 120 N. Lake Street
This supply-unloading shift has ended
MillCity Church’s Wednesday 7 PM shift to unload and organize Convoy of Hope relief supplies has ended. Do not travel for this shift; use one of the current organized volunteer paths.
Friday offer ended · 5 PMVerve · Oneida Street branch
Relief bags, cooling and charging
Verve’s Friday relief-bag, charging, cooling and restroom offer ended at 5 PM. Do not travel for this listing unless Verve posts additional hours.
Sunday window ended · 6 PMMason Street Church of Christ · Appleton
Emergency supplies and delivery help
Mason Street Church’s Sunday supply and delivery window ended at 6 PM. No Tuesday hours are confirmed; do not travel for this expired listing. Call 920-734-0785 before relying on delivery assistance.
Sunday meal ended · 2 PMMenasha Public Library
Hot meal, snacks and drinks
The Outlook Group’s Sunday hot-meal, snack and drink window at Menasha Public Library ended at 2 PM. Do not travel for this expired listing; Mercy Chefs’ next scheduled meal is Tuesday lunch from 11 AM–1 PM.
Ended Jul 29 · 3:30 PMSt. Mark’s ELCA · Neenah
Cooling and device charging today
St. Mark’s Wednesday cooling, charging and donation window ended at 3:30 PM. Do not travel there based on this expired listing; use the current shelter and charging card.
Ended Jul 30 · 4 PMWaverly Beach Bar & Grille
This boxed-meal offer has ended
Waverly Beach’s announced boxed-lunch window ended Thursday at 4 PM. Do not travel there based on this expired listing; use the current meal cards instead.
Announced free-access window endedAppleton East & Neenah
Free showers, Wi-Fi and charging
The announced no-membership tornado-relief access window ended at 12 AM August 2. Call the location before relying on free showers, Wi-Fi or charging.