MENASHA (NBC 26) — Community members can now sign up to help with storm response and recovery efforts in Menasha, according to the Menasha Police Department.
Volunteer Fox Cities has created a sign-up page for residents interested in helping the community clean up after a tornado moved through the Fox Valley on Monday afternoon.
Officials asked residents not to report directly to damaged areas unless they have been assigned through an organized volunteer effort.
FRIDAY VOLUNTEER UPDATE: Volunteer check-in is available until 3:00 p.m. Friday, with the final volunteer deployments leaving at that time. Officials say no new volunteers will be accepted after 3 p.m.
NBC 26 is compiling volunteer and donation opportunities for those looking to help neighbors in Menasha. Check back for updates to this article.
UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus (main donation area)
Individual donations can be dropped off at the campus (1478 Midway Road) entrance next to the Barlow Planetarium.
Large trucks and any bulk donations should enter via University Ave.
Volunteer Fox Cities said Friday that due to the overwhelming generosity of the community and limited storage capacity, only the following items will be accepted:
Lanterns and flashlights, mop handles for Rubbermaid mops and additional mops, lighter fluid, stick lighters, charcoal and firewood, bug spray, small fans, Advil, Tylenol, small and large tarps, Kleenex, Q-tips, CPAP wipes, canned meats, dish soap, body wipes, laundry detergent (small bottles preferred), paper plates, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, sandwich bags, diapers, non-perishable foods such as pasta and pasta sauce, single-serve cereal and ramen, protein/nutritional drinks, zero-sugar beverages, Gatorade and 9-volt batteries.
Other needs as of Friday: Plastic totes.
Please do NOT bring alcohol, expired food, perishable foods, clothing (see below) and water, as there is currently an adequate supply.
Community Response Fund
A Community Response Fund has been set up by The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, in partnership with United Way Fox Cities and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. To donate, click here.
Back-to-School Drive
A local clinic is serving as a donation drop-off site for the Menasha Joint School District’s annual back-to-school drive, which is seeing greater need this year due to storm damage. Gently used clothing, school supplies, gift cards and hygiene products can be dropped off at 116 E. Bell St. in Neenah from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 6.
Walmart in Neenah
Rosenow Customs, a local company, has set up a donation site at the Walmart in Neenah (1155 Winneconne Ave). Donations can be dropped off at the location 8am- 6pm today though Monday, Aug. 3.
Clothing donations
The Community Clothes Closet at Midway Road is taking clothing donations Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m, and Monday nights from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Gunderson Cleaners in Appleton and Adashun Jones in Oshkosh are also drop-off locations (three bags maximum).
As of Tuesday, the most needed items were new pillows and underwear, and new/gently used blankets, bras, sheets, towels and tennis shoes.
Pet assistance
Neighbors can donate dog and cat food, cat litter and other pet supplies to the Fox Valley Humane Society. Monetary donations can be made here. Those wishing to become a temporary foster for victims of the storms can sign up here.
Stock the Box drive
Associated Bank locations throughout northeast Wisconsin are hosting a Stock the Box donation drive to collect supplies for those affected by the storms.
The drive will run for the next two weeks, and all donated items will benefit the Menasha Health Department as it assists local families recovering from the tornado.
Most-needed items include nonperishable food, baby supplies such as diapers, wipes and formula, pet food and pet care supplies, cleaning supplies, tarps and other basic recovery materials.
Fleet Farm food drive
Fleet Farm is launching a tornado relief food drive to support families affected by recent storms in the Appleton and Menasha areas.
Beginning July 30, donations of nonperishable food items can be dropped off during normal business hours at Fleet Farm Appleton, 3035 W. Wisconsin Ave., and the Fleet Farm Store Support Center, 2401 S. Memorial Drive.
Suggested donations include canned food, peanut butter, pasta, rice, cereal, shelf-stable milk and other nonperishable items.
