# Wisconsin tornado relief efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wisconsin-tornado-relief-efforts > Updated: 2026-08-02T04:02:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. A tornado that struck Menasha, Wisconsin on July 27 displaced about 700 families and caused extensive damage and power outages. Local volunteers organized by Feeding America of Eastern Wisconsin packed shelf‑stable meals, while St. Thomas Episcopal Church opened its parking lot and served hot lunches to roughly 300 displaced residents. The groups continued to monitor needs and called for donations as the community began recovery. A few days later, on August 2, an EF‑3 tornado that hit the Appleton area prompted Governor Tony Evers to declare a state of emergency for several counties. The evangelical humanitarian organization Samaritan's Purse deployed a disaster‑relief unit to Alliance Church in Appleton, bringing hundreds of volunteers to provide supplies, cleanup assistance, and emotional support to families in Menasha, Neenah and surrounding communities. The response expanded the volunteer base and highlighted ongoing coordination among faith groups, NGOs and state officials as the affected region worked toward longer‑term recovery. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Samaritan's Purse volunteers assist Wisconsin tornado victims Hundreds of Samaritan's Purse volunteers responded to an EF‑3 tornado in Wisconsin, aiding victims like Navy veteran Don Wilson and rescuing a trapped woman, after Governor Evers declared a state of emergency. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samaritans-purse-volunteers-assist-wisconsin-tornado-victims ### 2026-07-29: Menasha, Wisconsin tornado relief mobilizes volunteers and churches After a tornado displaced 700 families in Menasha, WI, volunteers packed meals for Feeding America and St. Thomas Church served hot lunches, providing essential relief as power and water remain affected. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/menasha-wisconsin-tornado-relief-mobilizes-volunteers-and-churches --- Cite as: Wisconsin tornado relief efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wisconsin-tornado-relief-efforts