Menasha 2026 Tornado Response

The Wisconsin State Council Disaster Relief Team is coordinating a jurisdiction wide response to the devasating July 27th, 2026 tornado that impacted the greater Menasha community. Please refer to the resources and opportunities listed on this page as the official response of the State Council.

For questions regarding this information, please contact Paul Shepherd, Disaster Relief Chairman at disasterrelief@wikofc.org.

Statement from State Deputy Ross Larson

Wisconsin State Council State Deputy Ross L. Larson released the following message following the destructive tornado that impacted the Fox Valley communities:

Brother Knights,

Our hearts are with every family, parish, and community struck by the tornado in the Fox Valley. Our Bishop has asked us to place our hearts and hands at the service of one another, and that is precisely what the Knights of Columbus in Wisconsin are called to do.

We have also heard that some of our churches have been damaged. Our councils in the affected areas are checking on their brothers, their pastors, and their neighbors.

Wherever our parishes need hands, Knights will be there.

Please keep the injured, the displaced, and the first responders in your prayers. In this time of loss, let us walk together with Christ, who is our comfort and our hope.

Our Lady of Champion, pray for us.

Ross Larson

State Deputy

Wisconsin State Council

Ways to Financially Support Disaster Relief in Menasha (Last Update: 08.08.2026 at 1:01 AM)

For Councils or Individuals wishing to financially support disaster relief in Menasha on behalf of the Wisconsin State Council of the Knights of Columbus, you may send donations to the Wisconsin State Office (4927 W Beltline Hwy Madison, WI 53711).

Please note ‘Menasha Tornado Response’ in the memo line.

*The Wisconsin State Council nor the Disaster Relief Team will never call you for donations or gift card payments over the phone or computer.*

Donation Needs for Menasha (Last Update: 08.08.2026 at 1:01 AM)

MOST URGENT ITEM NEED: Tarps of all sizes. Please coordinate with the State Disaster Relief Team on this.

There are additional requested items which include:

Gatorade
Flashlights
Bungee cords
Lighters
Bug spray
Lighter fluid
D and C batteries (please no 9-volt batteries)
Deodorant
Shampoo
Bleach
Liquid hand soap
Cleaning sprays and disinfecting wipes
Rain ponchos

Please contact the State Disaster Relief Team to inform us of your worthy efforts, disasterrelief@wikofc.org.