Tornado Recovery - updated 7.29.26
For Clients:
We are serving all those affected by the tornado and storms throughout the Menasha/Appleton area. If you are needing food resources, please visit us during our regular distribution hours. Even if you are not currently a client at St. Joe’s, you can receive a weekly food distribution from our pantry.
We are open for pantry distribution:
Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday Evening: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Located at 1465A Opportunity Way in Menasha.
Wanting to Contribute to St. Joseph Food Program?
Make an in-kind donation of food
As many residents are facing temporary lodging solutions or homes without power, we are looking for more items that are “ready to eat.” If you'd like to donate food, the best items right now are:
- Ready to eat packaged foods that do not require cooking
- Pull top canned vegetables and fruit/fruit cups
- Pull top ready to eat soup
- Canned or pouched tuna and chicken
- Pull top canned beans
- Peanut butter
- Low sugar protein bars
Make a Monetary Donation
Monetary gifts assist us with food purchasing costs to provide a variety of food items for our weekly pantry distribution. Please send or drop off your check to:
St. Joseph Food Program, Inc.
1465A Opportunity Way
Menasha, WI 54952
If you would like to drop off your check, you are welcome to do so during our donation drop-off hours.
To make a secure donation over the phone, please call our office at (920) 734-9461 and ask to speak with our Business Manager, SanDee Feller.
Shop our Amazon Wishlist
Our list is updated monthly with our needs and current Food of the Month Item. Thank you for choosing to order from our Amazon wish list! We appreciate your gift to fight food insecurity in the Fox Cities region. Since we do not receive your information from Amazon, please accept this as our official thank you. Your generosity means so much to our client families and St Joe’s never takes your gift for granted.
Community Resources/Information
Free Lunches at Neenah Public Library
The Neenah Public Library and the Neenah Joint School District are here to support our community. Free lunches will be available at the library today through Friday (7/31) from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Lunches are free to children and adults. LIBRARY HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 9 am – 9 pm, Friday, 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday Noon - 4 pm. 240 East Wisconsin Ave, Neenah, WI.
Message from the office of Glenn Grothman - WI US Representative
Right now, state and local officials are conducting assessments on the damage. Once there is a clear picture, they and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) will determine the next steps for addressing the damage, which may include requesting FEMA involvement.
In order for Wisconsin officials to have a full picture to give to FEMA and increase our chances of federal aid, it is vital that you and all residents affected report the damage to local officials. To do this, call either 211 or the Winnebago County Emergency Management line at 920-236-7463. Since the disaster just happened, there is no estimate for the damage that can be used to request federal assistance. Having constituents call in and share this information with local leaders will be greatly beneficial in making the case for a federal disaster declaration.
The process for issuing disaster declarations and activating FEMA’s involvement is as follows:
A Declaration of a State of Emergency by the Governor (either before or after the major disaster has occurred) is a prerequisite for states requesting federal assistance. However, it is important to note that this declaration only activates state resources.
After the disaster, local and state officials must assess the damage from the disaster to determine whether federal assistance is necessary.
If it is determined that federal assistance is necessary, the Governor will send a request for Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) to their FEMA regional administrator. The PDA will be conducted jointly between federal and state officials to determine whether a Presidential Disaster Declaration will be issued.
The PDA is generally completed before the Governor submits a request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. However, the Major Disaster Declaration request must be submitted within 30 days of the incident.
The request must be based upon a finding that the situation is beyond the capability of the State and affected local governments.
Once a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration is issued, the specific services provided by FEMA will be issued based on the findings of the PDA. The services and programs could take the form of either Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, or Hazard Mitigation Assistance.
Additional information:
I have been in contact with local officials and am currently assessing the damages.
My office has also been communicating with state and local officials about the disaster, and are actively monitoring the situation.
I urge that you take pictures and keep detailed records of what happened to your property during the storm.
Click here for guidance from Winnebago County on volunteering, food/water donations, and traffic updates.
FAQ: Can I apply for FEMA assistance after my governor makes an emergency declaration? | FEMA.gov
Lastly, you can contact my office for information on how to report damages, ask questions, or start casework now, or at any point moving forward. This tornado was devastating and as your representative, please know that I am always here to advocate for you.
Fond du Lac Office: 920-907-0624
Washington, DC Office: 202-225-2476