Life-threatening emergency? Call 911. Stay away from downed lines and do not cross barricades.
Verified Aug 3 · 6:00 PM CDT
Fox Valley, Wisconsin

Start here after the tornado.

Use this hub for a current Fox Valley overview and your next steps. Call 211 for help matched to your household.

Information is changing quickly.Every item below links to its original source and shows when we last checked it.

Fox Valley briefing

Right now.

Fully reviewed 6:00 PM MondayCurrent evening conditions plus verified Tuesday operating hours
Monday dinner ended · next Tuesday 11 AM–1 PM & 4–6 PM

Mercy 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 PM

Mary 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 closures

Menasha, 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 warning

ThedaCare–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 Monday

Fox 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 open

God’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 needed

Wisconsin 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 PM

Eastern 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 AM

City of Menasha

10 PM–5 AM curfew

Citywide and in effect until further notice. Essential workers are exempt.

Active now · 10 PM–5 AM

Village 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 days

Fox 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.

Active

Winnebago 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 open

Emergency 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 underway

City 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 PM

Calvary 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 ended

Christ 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 · daily

Elks 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 first

Samaritan’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 · individuals

Volunteer 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 fund

Volunteer 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 PM

Mobile 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 $250,000

Fox 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 fund

Greater 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 deadline

Wisconsin 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 confirmed

Calder 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 office

Winnebago, 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 PM

St. 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 hours

Winnebago 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 11:30–12:30

The 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 week

Fox 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 eligibility

Catholic 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 apply

Participating 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 availability

Fox 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 instructions

Green-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-deploy

Green- 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 PM

Menasha 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 PM

MillCity 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 verified

MillCity 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.

Preliminary

National 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 update

Doty 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.

Friday meal program ended

Menasha, Neenah & the UW–Fox Cities campus

Meals, water, Wi-Fi and cooling

The special evening-meal and personal-care schedule listed through Friday has ended. The Neenah Club’s free weekday youth care and federal breakfast/lunch programs resume on their weekday schedule; do not travel tonight for the expired relief window.

While supplies last

Drinking 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 only

Former 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 posted

Hart 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 PM

MillCity 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 PM

Verve · 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 PM

Mason 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 PM

Menasha 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 PM

St. 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 PM

Waverly 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 ended

Appleton 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.

Your recovery path

Start where you are.

You do not need to finish everything today. Take the next useful step, save your records, and return when you are ready.

01

Right now

Stabilize people and immediate needs.

  • Leave any structure that appears unstable.
  • Keep everyone away from downed or damaged utility lines.
  • Check shelter, medication, mobility equipment, and pet needs.
  • Use 911 only for immediate threats to life or safety.
Call 211 for household-specific help
02

Today

Document damage and open the claim.

  • Photograph and video every damaged room and exterior side.
  • Make a written list of damaged and missing belongings.
  • Report property damage through 211.
  • Contact your insurer and save names, claim numbers, and call notes.
03

Next 48 hours

Secure temporary needs and plan cleanup.

  • Ask 211 about housing, food, medication, transportation, and pet options.
  • Confirm emergency repairs with your insurer before authorizing work.
  • Keep every hotel, food, supply, boarding, and repair receipt.
  • Do not discard damaged items until your adjuster agrees, unless officials require it.
04

This week and beyond

Protect the longer recovery.

  • Schedule adjuster visits and keep a dated recovery log.
  • Verify contractors and get the scope, price, dates, and warranty in writing.
  • Do not pay large cash deposits or sign under pressure.
  • Watch official sources for July 27 government assistance; do not assume April programs apply.

Wisconsin Consumer Protection Hotline: 800-422-7128

Help for an affected household

Details and next steps

Until 7 PM Monday · Tuesday 9 AM–7 PM

Multi-Agency Resource Center

Meet recovery agencies in one place

Fox Cities tornado survivors can meet government, nonprofit and community agencies at the Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center, 3000 E. College Avenue, Suite B, Appleton. Free shuttles will run every 30 minutes from Xavier High School, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, during center hours. Tuesday is the final announced day.

Sunday window ended · 2 PM

City assistance and boat safety

Sunday city-assistance window has ended

Menasha City Hall and Public Works were open from 10 AM–2 PM for Sunday assistance. That special window has ended; do not travel for this listing. Officials still warn boaters to slow down and watch for shifting submerged or partially submerged storm debris.

Monday window ended · call before Tuesday travel

Cleanup and household supplies

MillCity Church has cleanup and household supplies

MillCity’s indexed Monday relief window ended at 3 PM. The county still lists cleanup, food and hygiene totes at 120 N. Lake Street, but no Tuesday hours were verified. Direct Facebook and Instagram access was unavailable, so call before traveling.

Reconfirmed 6:00 PM Monday

Pets and displaced families

Temporary pet housing and supplies are available

Fox Valley Humane Association has temporary dog boarding, cat-foster coordination, pet food, litter, blankets, dog beds and bowls. Call 920-733-1717 first. Unforgettable Underdog Dog Rescue, 852 Plank Road in Menasha, has free dog food, treats and water. Neenah Animal Shelter has collars, leashes, beds, food, bowls and other pet essentials. Found pets from FVHA’s service area may be brought to the shelter. Volunteer animal rescuers are also checking traps and leads for displaced pets in Menasha; if your pet is missing, call FVHA with a description.

Serving Menasha · Aug 2–14 · request form open

Tornado cleanup assistance

God’s Pit Crew response is active

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 response page lists no-cost fallen-tree and debris removal, roof tarping, muck-out help and care through August 14.

Submit the request form before expecting service. The organization will assess each request and coordinate service.

While supplies last

Safe drinking water

Free bottled water at Menasha Piggly Wiggly

Winnebago County still lists free bottled water at 1151 Midway Road. Check the source before traveling; availability is while supplies last.

Monday options ending · Tuesday services confirmed

Food and supply distribution

Updated Menasha food-distribution locations

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 and lunch, St. Joe’s from 11 AM–1 PM, Calvary, Elks and Mercy Chefs meals. Availability is while supplies last.

Saturday window ended

Mobile food pantry and charging

Hart Park’s Saturday window has ended

The Saturday 7 AM–7 PM mobile-pantry window has ended. No Sunday Hart Park hours were posted; use the confirmed Tuesday food and supply cards instead.

Sunday window ended · 6 PM

Emergency supplies and delivery help

Mason Street Church of Christ · Appleton

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.

Sunday meal ended · 2 PM

Scheduled community meal

Menasha Public Library meal has ended

The Outlook Group’s Sunday hot-meal, snack and drink window ended at 2 PM. Do not travel for this listing. Mercy Chefs’ next scheduled meal is Tuesday lunch from 11 AM–1 PM.

Overnight shelter open · donation window ended

Overnight shelter and targeted donations

Christ the Rock remains open for overnight shelter

The Red Cross continues to receive people who need overnight shelter. 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.

Monday until 7 PM · Tuesday 8 AM–9 PMDoor 15

Supplies, cooling and charging

Calvary Bible Church · Neenah

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 and Instagram access was unavailable, so verify before traveling.

Supplies until 7 PM · cooling/Wi-Fi until 8 PMCooling and Wi-Fi until 8 PM

Water, food and basic supplies

Elks Lodge / St. Patrick’s · Menasha

Use the Washington Street entrance at 328 Nicolet Boulevard. Water, nonperishable food, basic supplies and a Cellcom boosting/charging station are listed daily from 10 AM–7 PM. Cooling and Wi-Fi are listed until 8 PM, with Tuesday hours reconfirmed by the county.

Action neededOfficial local direction

Property damage

Report damage through 211

Reporting helps local agencies understand the scale of damage and coordinate recovery. This is separate from calling your insurer.

Important distinction

Federal individual assistance is not yet confirmed for this tornado.

Wisconsin lawmakers requested federal disaster assistance on Friday, but a request is not an approval and does not open FEMA Individual Assistance. Winnebago County has FEMA information for the April 2026 disaster; do not assume that application or deadline applies to July 27 losses.

Current federal-assistance request

Safety orders & travel

Know before you leave.

Active nightly · Village of Fox Crossing

10 PM–5 AM curfew

The current county notice lists this curfew village-wide until further notice. Essential workers are exempt.

Official Fox Crossing update
Sunday collection window ended

Sunday household-garbage collection has ended

The county’s special Sunday collection window for 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.

Active now · City of Menasha

10 PM–5 AM curfew

Applies citywide and remains in effect until further notice. Essential workers whose jobs require travel are exempt.

Menasha Police curfew notice
Order ended · conserve water for 7 days

Boil-water order has ended

Officials have ended the boil-water order for every affected customer. 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 water bowls; and run dishwashers and clothes washers through one empty cycle. Run cloudy or discolored cold water until it clears.

Storm-debris safety

Burn ban remains active

Do not burn branches, construction debris or other tornado waste. Officials reported unauthorized debris burning and say the burn ban remains in effect.

Tuesday · move vehicles by 6 AM · full closures

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.

Cleanup injury warning

Chainsaw and ladder injuries are increasing

ThedaCare–Neenah reports more cleanup injuries, especially chainsaw accidents and ladder falls. Use protective equipment, follow ladder-safety practices and make sure your tetanus vaccination is current. Leave dangerous work to trained crews.

Damaged neighborhoods

Avoid nonessential travel into Menasha

Nonresidents are asked to avoid Menasha unless travel is absolutely necessary. Residents should shelter in place when safe so emergency responders, utility crews and cleanup teams can use the roads. Do not enter damaged areas unless asked to respond.

Resource directory

Find the right door.

Storm support confirmedClothing, shoes, essentials

Community Clothes Closet

Free clothing and shoes are available for people affected by the storm at 1465B Opportunity Way, Menasha. Published client shopping hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 AM–12:45 PM, plus Monday, 6–7:45 PM. Call before traveling in case storm response hours change.

Current storm-response post
Call first · end time not postedDiscounted hot meal

Grand Chute Buffalo Wild Wings

Location staff publicly posted 50% off food purchases for dine-in and takeout at 4601 W. College Avenue. Alcohol is excluded. The offer’s ending date was not stated, so confirm before ordering.

Housing, food, medications

Wisconsin 211

Ask for current shelter, hotel, meal, prescription, transportation, disability, and other basic-needs options. The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau now lists changing disaster-rate hotel options, including some pet-friendly rooms. Call properties directly because availability can change quickly.

Current disaster-rate hotel list
Next: Tuesday pantry 8–11 AMPantry and prepared lunch

The Salvation Army · Appleton

The location at 130 E. North Street is listed open 8 AM–4 PM Monday–Friday. Tuesday pantry hours are 8–11 AM, with lunch served 11:30 AM–12:30 PM.

Official county resource guide
Next: Tuesday 11 AM–1 PMGroceries and hygiene items

St. Joe’s Food Pantry · Menasha

The pantry at 1465A Opportunity Way reopens Tuesday from 11 AM–1 PM.

Shower truck · at least one weekShowers and internet access

Menasha shower truck, YMCA showers & Wi-Fi

A shower truck is available at the Menasha Boys & Girls Club, 600 Racine Street, for at least one week beginning July 30. Showers are also listed at six YMCA locations, Fire Fitness and Planet Fitness. Cellcom Wi-Fi remains available at Heckrodt and the Fox Cities campus.

Current community listFood, water, cooling and Wi-Fi

Additional free relief stops

Winnebago County lists free food or water from Diablo’s Menasha, Luigi’s food truck, FireWise BBQ at UW–Fox Cities, Fleet Farm offices and several county-listed distribution sites. Bedrock Coffee Roasters, 214 W. Cecil Street in Neenah, lists free coffee, Wi-Fi and air conditioning through August 1. Availability can change; check before traveling.

Friday offer ended · 5 PMRelief bags, cooling and charging

Verve · Oneida Street branch

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.

Next: Tuesday · 8 AM–4 PMBack-to-school donation drive

Menasha district relief drive

Gently used clothing, school supplies, gift cards and hygiene products are being accepted at the Mobile Health Team Clinic, 116 E. Bell Street in Neenah.

Announced free-access window endedShowers, charging, Wi-Fi

Planet Fitness · Appleton East & Neenah

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.

Offer and location details
Friday meal program endedYouth care, meals, water, toiletries

Boys & Girls Clubs · Menasha & Neenah

The special evening-meal and personal-care schedule listed through Friday has ended. The Neenah Club’s free weekday youth care and federal breakfast/lunch programs resume on their weekday schedule; do not travel tonight for the expired relief window.

Call or visit for eligibilityEmergency aid and short-term housing

Catholic Charities · Menasha

Tornado survivors may be eligible for emergency financial assistance and Airbnb housing vouchers for up to 10 days. Visit 1475 Opportunity Way or call 920-272-8234.

Call for availabilityTemporary housing

SCS Wolf River · New London

Displaced households may request month-to-month terms with no security deposit and immediate availability, subject to the standard application. The property is at 305 W. Wolf River Avenue, New London.

Property contact page
Power status

Utility outage maps

Treat every downed line as energized. Report hazards directly to the serving utility; call 911 for immediate danger. Restoration is ongoing. If your electric meter or overhead connection is damaged or disconnected, the utility may require a licensed electrician to repair it before service can be restored. Use the live utility maps for address-level status.

Pickup deadlines applyMail and package delivery

Participating UPS Stores

Three UPS Stores in Neenah and Appleton will accept packages for displaced residents. Amazon packages must include “Fox Valley Tornado” as the second address line. Review each store’s calling requirement and pickup deadline before shipping.

Cleanup safety

Before entering or clearing debris

Wear sturdy boots, long sleeves, long pants, heavy gloves, and eye protection. Stay out if utilities or structural safety are in doubt.

ReadyWisconsin tornado guidance

For neighbors ready to help

Choose a verified volunteer path.

Organized cleanup groups remain active. Public walk-in service at Volunteer Fox Cities has ended; use Samaritan’s Purse, God’s Pit Crew or a confirmed standby assignment—never self-deploy.

Do not self-deploy.Check in, complete the waiver and safety briefing, and wait for an assigned location. Damaged areas still have downed lines, blocked roads and unstable structures.
Ended Wednesday · 7 PMDo not travel for this shift

MillCity Church + Convoy of Hope

This supply-unloading shift has ended

MillCity Church’s Wednesday 7 PM shift to unload and organize Convoy of Hope relief supplies has ended. Use one of the current coordinated volunteer paths above.

OngoingIndividuals

Volunteer Fox Cities standby

Register for the next assigned need

Add your name, disaster training, equipment and specialized skills. Volunteer Fox Cities will contact you as specific recovery needs are organized.

OngoingTeams of 2+

Companies and organized groups

Use the separate team registration

Companies, employee groups and other organized teams should use Volunteer Fox Cities’ corporate/group standby form so the whole team can be matched to an appropriate project.

For coordinatorsSubmit a verified need

Churches, nonprofits and response partners

Get your volunteer request listed

Organizations coordinating a tornado-response project can send their opportunity to Volunteer Fox Cities for inclusion in the central storm list.

Before you go

Dress and check in for safe work.

  • Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring sunscreen and a valid driver’s license or photo ID.
  • Minors must be with a parent or guardian who signs the waiver.
  • Meals, snacks, beverages and restrooms are available at the central reception center.
Campus donations closed MondayCheck the list before donating

Do not bring general item donations to the former campus. Volunteer Fox Cities directs donors to established food banks or targeted requests and prefers financial gifts through United Way and the Community Response Fund. Community Clothes Closet accepts clothing donations weekdays from 9 AM–1 PM.

Activated July 28Community Response Fund · 2026 Tornado Relief

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, United Way Fox Cities and Oshkosh Area Community Foundation are collecting donations for local relief and long-term recovery. Grants go to eligible nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, churches and public entities—not directly to individuals. Individual aid will be delivered through established nonprofit programs.

Matching up to $250,000Fox Cares Foundation Tornado Relief Support

Fox Communities Credit Union says donations to the Fox Cares Foundation’s tornado-relief fund will be matched 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

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.

Update log

What changed.

This log highlights meaningful changes so returning visitors can scan what is different without rereading the entire guide.

  • Closed Monday-only pantry, meal, MillCity and public volunteer windows.
  • Added Tuesday’s 6 AM heavy-equipment closures across targeted Menasha, Neenah and Fox Crossing streets.
  • Confirmed Tuesday’s 9 AM–7 PM resource center, food, supply and meal schedule.
  • Reconfirmed temporary pet help, overnight shelter, village-wide curfews, water all-clear and burn ban.
  • Opened Monday’s resource center, pantries, supply sites and Mercy Chefs meal windows.
  • Added Monday’s targeted debris-removal closures and corrected the Fox Crossing curfew to village-wide.
  • Reopened public volunteer check-in through 5 PM, closed general campus donations and documented the transition to specialized assignments.
  • Reconfirmed temporary pet help and overnight shelter, and updated Calvary’s Monday hours with an indexed-source warning.
  • Marked the Menasha and east-side Fox Crossing curfews active for the 10 PM–5 AM overnight period.
  • Closed every Sunday-only daytime food, supply, cooling, volunteer, debris and household-garbage window.
  • Kept Christ the Rock’s overnight shelter prominent and moved the guide forward to Monday’s 8 AM pantry and 9 AM resource center.
  • Reconfirmed temporary pet assistance and the service-animal-only policy at county-listed human shelters.
  • Marked the Sunday volunteer center, Mason Street Church and Mercy Chefs dinner windows ended.
  • Kept tonight’s remaining cooling visible: Elks Lodge/St. Patrick’s until 8 PM and the downtown Neenah YMCA until 9 PM.
  • Added Monday hours for the Multi-Agency Resource Center, Calvary, St. Joe’s, Salvation Army, Heckrodt and MillCity.
  • Reconfirmed pet assistance, overnight shelter, curfews, water all-clear and burn ban; clarified God’s Pit Crew’s indexed social verification status.
  • Marked the Menasha city-assistance, MillCity Sunday and Menasha Public Library meal windows ended at 2 PM.
  • Confirmed God’s Pit Crew’s Wisconsin response is active through August 14 using the organization’s official response page.
  • Highlighted Volunteer Fox Cities’ 3 PM check-in cutoff, Mason Street Church through 6 PM and Mercy Chefs dinner from 4–6 PM.
  • Reconfirmed temporary pet assistance, shelter, curfews, water all-clear and the storm-debris burn ban.
  • Marked Sunday debris and household-garbage collection, city assistance and coordinated volunteer services underway.
  • Added Mercy Chefs’ daily lunch and dinner hours and Samaritan’s Purse’s household cleanup-request phone number.
  • Clarified that God’s Pit Crew teams depart Virginia today; local arrival time is not yet confirmed.
  • Added Fox Cities Habitat’s disaster-recovery fund, strengthened the Menasha travel advisory and marked Planet Fitness’s announced free-access window ended.
  • Reconfirmed temporary pet assistance, overnight shelter, curfews, the water all-clear and the storm-debris burn ban.
  • Added Sunday’s Menasha City Hall and Public Works hours, county volunteer assistance and 6 AM debris/garbage collection warning.
  • Added God’s Pit Crew’s August 2–14 deployment and MillCity’s Sunday relief hours, both labeled as indexed social sources.
  • Closed Saturday-only Hart Park and Calvary windows, moved Elks Lodge to Sunday hours and expanded lost-pet search guidance.
  • Reconfirmed overnight shelter, temporary pet help, curfews, the water all-clear and the storm-debris burn ban.
  • Marked Saturday’s Volunteer Fox Cities, MillCity and Mason Street windows ended; displayed confirmed Sunday hours where available.
  • Kept Hart Park, Calvary and Elks Lodge visible with their remaining Saturday evening closing times.
  • Reconfirmed temporary pet help, overnight shelter, curfews, the water all-clear and the storm-debris burn ban.
  • Replaced the boil-water warning with the official all-clear for every affected customer.
  • Added the seven-day conservation request and post-advisory steps for taps, ice, appliances and pet water bowls.
  • Reconfirmed the Menasha and Fox Crossing curfews, temporary pet help, overnight shelter and the storm-debris burn ban.
  • Added Sunday’s curbside pickup for plastic-bagged storm-damaged household garbage and the 6 AM vehicle-removal instruction.
  • Clarified that coordinated Saturday volunteers will move debris from yards or porches to the curb but will not enter homes.
  • Added Mercy Chefs’ ongoing hot-meal operation at Menasha High School and Saturday’s Calvary Bible Church hours.
  • Reconfirmed temporary pet help, overnight shelter, curfews, the boil-water order and the storm-debris burn ban.
  • Added Saturday’s 6 AM block-by-block debris cleanup warning: move vehicles off affected streets and expect temporary closures.
  • Added MillCity’s Saturday 9 AM–3 PM relief hours and reconfirmed Hart Park, Mason Street and Volunteer Fox Cities weekend hours.
  • Added the hospital warning about increasing chainsaw and ladder injuries, and marked all remaining Friday-only windows ended.
  • Reconfirmed overnight shelter, pet assistance, curfews, the boil-water order and the storm-debris burn ban.
  • Added Appleton’s Multi-Agency Resource Center for August 3–4, including free half-hour shuttle service from Xavier High School.
  • Marked Friday-only windows at MillCity, Verve, Mason Street, Christ the Rock and the volunteer center ended; Saturday hours are shown where confirmed.
  • Reconfirmed pet assistance, overnight shelter, curfews, the boil-water order and the active Hart Park pantry through 7 PM.
  • Reopened the Hart Park mobile pantry for Friday and Saturday, 7 AM–7 PM, with food, cold drinks, supplies and charging.
  • Added Mason Street Church’s emergency supplies and delivery help for households unable to leave the tornado zone.
  • Replaced outdated food-distribution locations with the county’s latest Calder Stadium, Old Grog, Heckrodt, campus and Elks list.
  • Added Christ the Rock’s targeted donation window and reconfirmed pet assistance, shelter, curfews and the boil-water order.
  • Reopened Friday’s Calvary Bible Church, Elks Lodge/St. Patrick’s and Volunteer Fox Cities service windows.
  • Added Doty Island road closures and no-parking instructions for large-scale debris removal.
  • Added Verve’s Friday relief site, the Menasha school-supply drive through August 6 and the Fox Cares matching fund for donors.
  • Reconfirmed pet assistance, overnight shelter, boil-water order, curfews and the debris burn ban.
  • Marked Thursday’s Hart Park mobile distribution and Christ the Rock pantry closed; the Christ the Rock overnight shelter remains open.
  • Added the Outlook Group meal at Menasha Public Library on Sunday, August 2, from 11 AM–2 PM, and refreshed the current donation list.
  • Reconfirmed the boil-water order, curfews, burn ban, pet assistance and service-animal-only human-shelter policy.
  • Water service is restored, but the boil-water order remains active. Added the active storm-debris burn ban and National Guard activation.
  • Added Catholic Charities’ emergency financial aid and up-to-10-day housing vouchers, the Menasha shower truck and displaced-resident package-delivery options.
  • Updated current Menasha meal and supply locations, replaced Clovis Park with Hart Park, and marked the campus, MillCity and Waverly Beach daytime windows closed.
  • Reconfirmed temporary pet assistance, overnight shelter, curfews and service-animal-only shelter policy.
  • Reopened the food-distribution listing based on the county’s current guide: Clovis Park, Jefferson Park and Heckrodt Wetland Reserve are listed for food or relief supplies while available.
  • Restored MillCity Church as a current cleanup-kit, hygiene-kit, water and food resource; Thursday hours are not posted, so the listing advises calling first.
  • Marked St. Joe’s Thursday pantry window ended and reconfirmed temporary pet assistance, shelter, curfews and the boil-water order.
  • Added the Hart Park neighborhood distribution through 7 PM Thursday and Christ the Rock’s 8 AM–8 PM relief pantry.
  • Extended the Volunteer Fox Cities center schedule through Sunday, August 2, and added the 3 PM volunteer check-in cutoff.
  • Reconfirmed temporary pet housing and supplies, the overnight shelter, curfews and the boil-water order.
  • Updated Volunteer Fox Cities: no additional volunteers were needed Wednesday evening, and the reception center will reopen Thursday, July 30, from 8 AM–5 PM.
  • Replaced the broader donation list with the organization’s current Thursday priority list; water and clothing remain paused.
  • Reconfirmed Samaritan’s Purse teams are actively serving from Alliance Church and linked directly to volunteer registration.
  • Marked MillCity’s Wednesday 7 PM unloading shift and Christ the Rock’s Wednesday daytime meal/supply window ended while preserving the active overnight shelter listing.
  • Added Celebration Church Fox Valley’s announcement that God’s Pit Crew is coming to Menasha, along with the direct household cleanup-request form.
  • Listed the announced services—tree and debris removal, roof tarping, muck-out work, emotional/spiritual support and Blessing Buckets—while clearly noting that no arrival or service-start time has been posted.
  • Confirmed the volunteer reception center through 8 PM Wednesday and planned Thursday hours of 8 AM–8 PM; added the latest high-priority donation shortages.
  • Added Menasha’s green, yellow and red building-inspection placards and the city contact; do not remove or cover a placard.
  • Added Calvary Bible Church supplies plus current community meal, Wi-Fi and cooling offers. Marked MillCity’s daytime distribution, St. Mark’s cooling site and Wednesday food-box listings ended or unconfirmed after their published windows.
  • Reconfirmed pet support, the boil-water order, both curfews and the service-animal-only policy at announced human shelters.
  • Expanded the volunteer area into separate paths for walk-in cleanup, Samaritan’s Purse registration, individual standby and company/group standby.
  • Added MillCity Church’s 7 PM Convoy of Hope supply-unloading and organizing shift; marked the earlier Piggly Wiggly shift ended.
  • Added check-in, clothing, photo ID and minor-supervision requirements plus a direct route for organizations to submit volunteer needs.
  • Added Feeding America disaster food boxes at Smith Park, Jefferson Park and Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, plus the portable toilet schedule for all three sites; added Christ the Rock’s 8 AM–8 PM food and supply distribution.
  • Added WIC replacement contacts, St. Joe’s Food Pantry and Fire Fitness shower locations; expanded pet guidance with found- and missing-pet instructions from Fox Valley Humane Association.
  • Replaced the earlier Elks Lodge hours warning with the county’s current 8 PM daily listing and added electrician guidance for damaged meters or overhead connections.
  • Volunteer Fox Cities’ campus center is open 8 AM–8 PM for walk-in volunteers and survivor supply pickup. Donation guidance changed: do not bring water or clothing to the campus.
  • Updated MillCity to the county’s newer 4 PM closing time; added St. Mark’s cooling and charging site and the 24/7 county crisis line.
  • Added replacement FoodShare/Summer EBT instructions, current disaster-rate lodging, and corrected Fox Crossing’s boil time to at least one minute. Removed Appleton’s expired parking reprieve.
  • Added MillCity Church’s Wednesday survivor services: hot meals, hygiene kits, family essentials, food, water, recovery supplies, charging and air conditioning from 9 AM–9 PM.
  • Added MillCity’s location-specific volunteer signups, including Menasha Piggly Wiggly supply distribution from 9 AM–3 PM.
  • Added individual share controls to the “Get Help” cards as well as the “Right now” announcements.
  • Added individual share links for every “Right now” card, with a focused live page, native sharing, copy-link fallback and a prominent original-source link.
  • Expanded pet assistance, added Calvary’s daily charging-shelter hours, YMCA showers, Cellcom Wi-Fi, Salvation Army food service, and additional food and cooling stops.
  • Replaced the older hotel-rate link with the county’s current warning that no lodging availability is listed; call 211 before relying on older hotel information.
  • Added confirmed Fox Valley Humane Association temporary dog boarding, cat-foster coordination, pet supplies, and lost/found pet help.
  • Added free youth care and meals, showers/charging/Wi-Fi, flexible temporary housing, free storage, and Appleton’s overnight parking reprieve.
  • Added the Community Response Fund for organizations and donors, with a clear warning that it does not take individual grant applications.
  • Added free clothing, shoes, and essentials through Community Clothes Closet, including its published client hours and phone.
  • Added the Grand Chute Buffalo Wild Wings location’s 50%-off food offer with a call-first warning because no ending time was posted.
  • Added Wisconsin’s state emergency declaration, with a clear note that FEMA individual assistance is still not confirmed.
  • Added the National Weather Service’s preliminary EF3 assessment, current utility-restoration guidance, and free boxed meals available July 28–30.
  • Added Samaritan’s Purse’s assigned cleanup operation beginning Wednesday; later pet assistance appears in the 6:00 PM update.
  • Added Appleton’s 9:00 AM shelter, charging-site, transportation, water, and road guidance.
  • Replaced the paused-donation notice with Volunteer Fox Cities’ coordinated campus drop-off and food-provider instructions.
  • Rechecked pet assistance; a temporary animal-housing option was confirmed later in the 6:00 PM update.
  • Corrected the City of Menasha curfew: 10 PM–5 AM, in effect until further notice.
  • Added a rapid “Right now” briefing and clearer paths for affected households, helpers, volunteers, and people seeking official updates.
  • Clarified that this hub provides the local overview while 211 matches people with household-specific assistance.

Original sources

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Facebook and Instagram could not be checked directly. Indexed results were used only as discovery leads; published operational details were verified through official websites, county guidance or clearly labeled indexed organization posts.

Indexed search result only: MillCity Church, Celebration Church Fox Valley, Christ the Rock, Alliance Church, Calvary Bible Church, God’s Pit Crew, Convoy of Hope, Samaritan’s Purse, American Red Cross and Fox Valley Humane Association.

Inaccessible/not verified on social: Volunteer Fox Cities, Salvation Army Fox Cities, United Way/211, Neenah Animal Shelter, Fox Cities Habitat and Wisconsin VOAD partners. Available official websites and county pages were checked separately.

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  • Every time-sensitive item links to its original source.
  • Unconfirmed, paused, ended, and limited resources are labeled plainly.
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