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FOX CITIES TORNADO RELIEF RESOURCES
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A list of Fox Cities resources available for those affected in Appleton, Menasha, Neenah and surrounding areas by the tornado on July 27, 2026.
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Following the devastating storms that impacted Menasha, Neenah, and surrounding areas, countless organizations, businesses, volunteers, and neighbors have stepped forward to help. We've created this page to gather resources in one place, making it easier to find assistance, offer support, and stay connected throughout the recovery process.
Whether you're looking for help, hoping to volunteer, making a donation, or searching for ways to support local families and businesses, we hope this page serves as a starting point.
Together, we'll help our communities recover, one act of kindness at a time.
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Last updated 08/05/2026
Resources gathered from websites and social media, please confirm details with organizations.
Please note: As recovery efforts continue, available resources may change. We encourage you to confirm availability directly with the organization before making the trip.
GET SUPPORT
If you have been impacted by the storms, please browse these resources for things you may be in need of at this time. Thank you to these area businesses and organizations working to deliver supplies and services to those in need.
Report Storm Damage - 211
Updated and available services. Report damage to help community understand impact and delegate relief services.
Call 211
FEMA Disaster Assistance
IRS Disaster Assistance & Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses
Multiagency Resource Center (MARC) - Aug 3 & 4, 9am-7pm
Open to all Fox Cities residents. Help with immediate needs (food, shelter, essentials), recovery planning, referrals. Multiple agencies in one room. If you have them (not required to walk in), it would be useful to bring ID, address, insurance policy number, photos of damage.
Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center
3000 E College Ave, Suite B, Appleton
Unemployment Assistance
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Disaster Help Desk
Free. Nationwide service that helps small businesses prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters
U.S. Department of Labor - Disaster Recovery Assistance
Winnebago County Tornado Event Information and Resources
For the latest advisories, curfew and resources, visit their website
Menasha Police Department
See social media for ongoing updates on resources.
Fox Cities Tornado Resource Guide
Recovery extends beyond property damage. Mental health care and a resource to simply process feelings over recent events or anything else:
Outagamie County Crisis: (920) 832-4646
Winnebago County Crisis: (920) 233-7707
Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 988
Crisis Text Line (if talking outloud is too much)
Text HOME to 741741
Free, open 24/7 with trained counselors.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Trained counselors specifically for disaster trauma.
Free, open 24/7
Call or text 1-800-985-5990
Fox Valley Lions
Free medical equipment loan locker to borrow wheelchairs, walkers and other medical equipment if you lost or damaged yours in the the storm.
312 W. Northland Ave., Appleton
foxvalleymedicalloanlocker.org
Aurora Behavioral Health
(920) 456-2030
NAMI Fox Valley
(920) 651-1148
ThedaCare Behavioral Health
(920) 720-2300
St. Francis Free Clinic
Providing free medical care for those in need - for those uninsured or underinsured.
1000 N Koeller St, Oshkosh
American Red Cross
1-800-RED-CROSS
Apply for Financial Assistance
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay
Monies available. Call for more information
(920) 272-8234
charitiesgb.org
Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region - Community Response Fund
Supporting nonprofit and other community organizations. In partnership between Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, United Way Fox Cities and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation to ensure funds reach the community. Apply for grants at the website below.
Fox Cities Chamber - Member Directory
Browse the member directory for reputable contractors for repairs
Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity
Long-term recovery resources.
Prestige Roofing LLC
FREE tarp covering to stop leaks and prevent further damage.
Call or text 920.791.0414.
Prospera Credit Union
Disaster Relief Loan Assistance until further notice.
myprospera.com/storm-relief
SBA Disaster Loans
Verve CARES Loans
For those impacted by the tornado, open to members and non-members. Use to help with temporary housing costs, emergency expenses, and recovery effort costs
(920) 990-2506
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
For updates on state recovery programs and resources, Menasha is region 8.
Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
For help with questions and concerns about insurance companies, agents, adjusters, claims and more. Business contact your insurance agent first. Will help with issues that remain unresolved.
American Red Cross
1-800-RED-CROSS
Young Life Fox Valley
Prayers - they will pray for you. Help in practical ways - cleanup, supplies, a meal, someone to listen.
Fill out their Prayer & Needs form
Calvary Bible Church
1450 Oakridge Rd, Neenah
Christ the Rock, Menasha
Food pantry, Tuesdays (except any 5th Tues.) Morning: 8:30-9:30 am or Evening 5:30-6:30 pm.
Mobile Food Pantry, Hart Park
Red Cross Overnight Temp Shelter
See their social media for ongoing resources
W6254 US Highway 10 114 Menasha
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
A place to rest, be in the AC, WiFi access, activities for kids. Supplies available (while supplies last): bottled water, produce, sandwiches, snacks, paper goods.
440 1st St., Menasha
Elks Lodge / St. Patrick's Church
Bottled water and supplies available.
328 Nicolet Blvd., Menasha
Jefferson Early Learning Center
105 Ice St, Menasha
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
Supply pickup site: Feeding America disaster food boxes, fresh fruit, vegetables and sandwiches, water, nonperishable food, basic household supplies, hygiene products, cellcom boosting/charing station.
1305 Plank Rd, Menasha
Mercy Meals
FREE hot meals.
Menasha High School
Boys & Girls Club, Neenah
Club open to all youth, ages 6-18; free, no membership required. Free community meals - everyone welcome, whether you need a meal, a place to connect, charge a device or find community support.
Free breakfast and lunch for all youth, up to age 18 at Appleton and Neenah locations. No membership required.
Personal care items and water available during evening meals at Neenah location.
2065 Marathon Ave, Neenah
MillCity Church
Ongoing services: free hot meals, supply distribution.
120 North Lake St., Neenah
Smith Park
Feeding America handing out disaster relief boxes, produce. Plus handwashing stations and public toilets.
301 Park St, Menasha
St. Joe's Food Pantry
1465A Opportunity Way, Menasha
Mon/Wed: 9am-12pm
Mon: 4:30pm-6:30pmTues/Thurs: 11am-1pm
St. Vincent DePaul Neenah/Menasha
Vinnie's Pantry open as a cooling shelter and charging station. Receive food, access to clothing, hygiene items and other basic necessities.
1425 S Commercial St, Neenah
Report Storm Damage - 211
Updated and available services. Report damage to help community understand impact and delegate relief services.
Call 211
Winnebago County Tornado Event Information and Resources
For the latest advisories, curfew and resources, visit their website
winnebagocountywi.gov
Permitting Resources
Teardown and demolition strictly prohibited and requires a permit:
Menasha: wchd.pub/MenashaPermits
Fox Crossing: wchd.pub/FoxCrossingPermits
Neenah: wchd.pub/NeenahPermits
Crisis Cleanup - Free Volunteer
Free help with trees and debris. No cost, ever.
(844) 965-1386
Menasha Police Department
See social media for ongoing updates on resources.
MillCity Church
Cleanup Help - Compassion in Action arriving to help clean up debris. Bringing heavy equipment. Tree cutting or removal. Services are free (as of 7/31/26).
120 North Lake St., Neenah
Convoy of Hope
Providing food, water, cleanup kits and hygiene items.
See website for details
Coterie - Independent Hairstylists
Free hair washes and blowdries. Message them on Instagram for options
Stylists - if you're effected by the storms, contact to see if they can help provide you space to work.
Salon Elan
Complimentary hair washes at Appleton location. Message on social media or give a call.
201 South Riverheath Way #1800, Appleton
(920) 903-1791
Boys & Girls Club
Shower truck available.
600 Racine Street, Menasha
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
Supply pickup site: Feeding America disaster food boxes, fresh fruit, vegetables and sandwiches, water, nonperishable food, basic household supplies, hygiene products, cellcom boosting/charing station.
1305 Plank Rd, Menasha
MillCity Church
Ongoing services: free hot meals, supply distribution.
Cleanup Help - Compassion in Action arriving to help clean up debris. Bringing heavy equipment. Tree cutting or removal. Services are free (as of 7/31/26).
See social media for daily updates.
120 North Lake St., Neenah
Planet Fitness
Public shower
2700 W College Ave, Appleton
697 S Green Bay Rd, Neenah
Fox West YMCA
Public shower
W6931 School Rd, Greenville
Appleton YMCA
Public shower
218 E Lawrence St, Appleton
Heart of the Valley YMCA
Public shower
225 W Kennedy Ave, Kimberly
Ogden YMCA & Valley Tennis Center
Publis shower
720 Shady Ln, Neenah
Neenah-Menasha YMCA
Public shower
110 W North Water St, Neenah
St. Vincent DePaul Neenah/Menasha
Vinnie's Pantry open as a cooling shelter and charging station. Receive food, access to clothing, hygiene items and other basic necessities.
1425 S Commercial St, Neenah
See social media for latest updates and availability
Twelve Fourteen Urban Luxury Salon
Free hair washes and blowouts. Salon is an open space to recharge, coffee and cold beverages, change devices, free Wi-Fi, site and take a breath. No appointment necessary. Emergency beauty kits: dry shampoo, toothbrush & toothpaste, deodorant, face wipes, hair ties, lip balm, other personal care essentials.
Space for beauty professionals if your space was damaged or without power.
1013 S Lake St, Neenah
Spark Development Co.
Temporary housing available. Short term lease options at select properties.
Call Lisa, (920) 740-4791 Ext. 1
Appleton North High School
5000 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54913
Christ the Rock
Open 24 hours. No pets allowed, only service animals
W6254 US-10, Menasha
Fox Valley Humane Association, Appleton
Pet supplies, foster + temporary housing (dogs, cats), lost and found pets (if you lost a pet, please call (920) 733-1717 or watch facebook.com/FVHAStrayPets)
N115 Two Mile Rd, Appleton
Tardigrade's Bookshelf, Appleton
Cool, quiet place to decompress, charge devices, or use wi-fi. No pressure to buy.
501 N Richmond St, Appleton
Tempest Coffee Collective
If you lost power, a place to regroup, charge devices catch up on work.
181 S Riverheath Way, Appleton
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
Offering a place to rest, be in the AC, WiFi access, activities for kids.
440 1st St., Menasha
Neenah Library
240 E Wisconsin Ave, Neenah
Neenah YMCA
110 W North Water St, Neenah
5am-9pm
GIVE SUPPORT
DONATIONS & Fundraisers
These locations are taking donations to help benefit those in-need:
Feeding America - Fox Valley Relief Fund
Make a monetary donation
Salvation Army - Fox Valley Tornado
Make a financial donation.
Convoy of Hope
Providing assistance to those recovering from the tornado. Monetary donations being accepted.
United Way Fox Valley Tornado Recovery Effort
Monetary donations, ways to volunteer
APPLETON
Appleton Community Fridge, Appleton
Consider donating: water, trash bags, ready to eat nonperishables (consider things that don't require a can opener like trail mix, crackers, nut butters, juice, protein bars), batteries, band aids
Tardigrade's Bookshelf, 501 N Richmond St, Appleton
Community Living Room, 113 W Harris St, Appleton
Cheeky Ceramic
100% of magnet sales at Appleton Farmers Market will be donated to Menasha's Tornado Relief Effort.
Fox Valley Foster Care Office of Foundations Health & Wholeness, Appleton
Every item goes to Christ the Rock where American Red Cross is stationed.
4415 W Lawrence St, Appleton
Fox Valley Humane Association, Appleton
Accepting donations of cat litter, dog and cat food, and other pet supplies.
Monetary Donations
Become a Foster for Pets
N115 Two Mile Rd, Appleton
Suppz Appleton
Accepting donations as long as they need to: bottled water, nonperishables, hygiene products (toiletries, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine products, etc.), other items (baby supplies, paper products, clothing, pet supplies, etc.)
N162 Eisenhower Dr, Appleton
FOND DU LAC
Wellness 360 Spa & PS Beauty Lounge, Fond du Lac
Setting up donation locations for supplies you want to donate. Will be transporting to the Fox Valley.
Wellness 360 Spa, One N Main St, Fond du Lac
PS Beauty Lounge, 61 N Main St, Fond du Lac
GREEN BAY
Green Bay Anti-War Commitee
Shoes, clothing, Tooth brushes, adult diapers, feminine hygiene products, Walmart gift cards, water (gallon jugs or higher), money for a tablet for a special needs child, shaving supplies
1815 Cormier Rd, Green Bay
KIMBERLY
il Bar
All locations are drop odd sites. Most commonly needed items: food and water, bottled water and sports drinks, nonperishable snacks, canned and shelf-stable meals, personal care items, baby items, toothbrushes and toothpaste, toiletries, trash bags, cleaning supplies, bleach, laundry detergent, gloves, sponges, mops, disinfecting wipes, flashlights & batteries, phone chargers, power banks, extension cords, first aid kits, dust masks, blankets, towels, pillows, new socks and underwear, gift cards.
100 S Birch St Ste A, Kimberly
MENASHA
Volunteer Reception & Donation Center (Barlow Planetarium)
UPDATED DONATION NEEDS:
TARPS, FLASHLIGHTS, BUNGEE CORDS, BATTERIES
PLASTIC TOTES
NO MORE WATER NEEDED
Donations no longer accepted as of 8/3/26, see website for ongoing updates
UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities Campus
1478 Midway Road, Menasha
Volunteer Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Arrive by 3:00 PM)
Donation Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
For the latest updates: https://www.volunteerfoxcities.org/2026-storms/
Christ the Rock
Collecting donations for the Christ the Rock Food Pantry: feminine hygiene products, diapers and pullups, peanut butter and jelly, pouches of tuna and chicken, canned fruit, individually packed snacks (protein bars, granola bars fruit cups, etc.). No frozen or refrigerated food, please.
W6254 US Highway 10 114 Menasha
christtherock.org
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
Host site for donated supplies.
1305 Plank Rd, Menasha
NEENAH
Calvary Bible Church
Collecting donations, no frozen or refrigerated food.
1450 Oakridge Dr, Neenah
Twelve Fourteen Urban Luxury Salon
Accepting donations: bottled water, toiletries, baby supplies, cleaning supplies, pet food, nonperishable snacks, batteries & flashlights, gift cards. Drop off during business hours.
1013 S Lake St, Neenah
OSHKOSH
O-Town Iron
$10 Day Pass - proceeds donated to local tornado relief efforts. Join us for a workout while helping neighbors. Available for the next two weeks (posted 7/31/26). Purchase as many day passes as you'd like, gift to friends and family. Day passes can be redeemed for semi-private personal training session. Cannot be applied as a credit toward an existing membership.
1850 Jackson St, Oshkosh
Reformed Beauty Salon
Collecting donations and will be delivering to the area.
917 Orego St, Oshkosh
Holla Threads
$5 from a ll items sold at Oshkosh Farmers Market (Aug. 1, 2026) will be donated to the United Way Fox Cities Tornado Relief Fund.
VOLUNTEER
Samaritan's Purse
Sign up to volunteer:
Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity
Groups and individuals looking to volunteer.
foxcitieshabitat.org/volunteer/
United Way Fox Valley Tornado Recovery Effort
Monetary donations, ways to volunteer
unitedwayfoxcities.org/tornado
Volunteer Fox Cities
Sign up at their website:
getconnected.volunteerfoxcities.org
Volunteer Reception & Donation Center - UWO Fox Cities Campus
A variety of ways to help both in impacted neighborhoods and at the Volunteer Reception Center: neighborhood cleanup and volunteer reception.
No registration needed. Come to the Volunteer Reception center and receive assignment.
DO NOT SELF DEPLOY!
UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities Campus
1478 Midway Rd., Menasha
MillCity Church
Volunteers needed. See social media for daily updates.
120 North Lake St., Neenah
