Storm Relief & Program Updates (Updated August 6)

Post Updated August 6 at 1:00 PM: As needs continue to evolve following the storm, our commitment to supporting youth and families remains strong. See below for information regarding our relief efforts as it pertains to youth programming, additional Club services, meals, donations, resources, and more!

Community Relief Services at the Menasha Club

  • Now – Friday, August 7 – 7:00 am – 7:00 pm: Our Menasha facility remains open to the public and available for relief support, including supplies, bottled water, health and hygiene products, clothing, shoes, meals (lunch and dinner), etc.
  • Beginning Monday, August 10 – the Menasha Club will reopen for youth programming and will no longer serve as a community relief site. Individuals needing hygiene products after that date can contact our Home Base team to coordinate support and care package pickup by calling: 920-750-5822. The team will be available for drop-in pick-ups the week of August 10 at the following times Monday-Friday: 8:00-9:00 am and 4:00-5:00 pm. To learn more about how the Home Base team supports youth and their families throughout the year, click here.

Youth Programming & Menasha Re-Opening

Youth may attend the Boys & Girls Club of Neenah, Menasha (starting Aug. 10), and Appleton at no cost from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm for the duration of our Summer Program (through Thursday, August 20, 2026). This option is open to ALL youth ages 6-18, and no membership is required. Branch locations will be closed on Friday, August 7.

  • We are pleased to share that the Boys & Girls Club of Menasha will reopen to serve youth on Monday, August 10, regardless of whether we have Internet and phone restored, though we hope it will be restored. Cellular service has stabilized so the Menasha Club cell phone will be the point of contact at 920-740-0345. Breakfast, lunch and snack will be available to all youth 18 and under.

Youth Meals

Free and nutritious breakfast and lunch will also continue to be available to all youth up to age 18, Monday-Friday, at our Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah locations, no membership required, through Thursday, August 20th, 2026.

  • Boys & Girls Club of Appleton breakfast is from 8:30 am – 9:20 am, lunch from 11:30 am – 1 pm.
  • Boys & Girls Club of Menasha breakfast is 8:00 am – 9:00 am, lunch from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm.
  • Boys & Girls Club of Neenah breakfast is 8:00 am – 9:00 am, lunch from 11:15 am – 12:45 pm.

Club Branch Locations

Community Donations

Thank you for the incredible outpouring of support from our community. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference. We kindly ask that you follow the below guidance to help us direct resources where they are needed most.

Not Accepting:

Currently Accepting (at our Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah branch locations):

  • School supplies
  • Health and hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toilet paper, feminine care products, diapers, wipes, etc.) – full size products appreciated

Ongoing Club Support Services

  • Youth & Family Counseling continues to provide low- to no-cost professional counseling to youth and their families.
  • Connections Grief Center remains available to support children and families experiencing grief, loss, and major life changes. For those supporting young people impacted by the tornado, the Connections Grief Center team helped compile some resources for caregivers (packets will also be available onsite): https://www.bgclubfoxvalley.org/additional-resources/
  • Home Base – Youth ages 12-21 can access crisis intervention, basic needs assistance, shelter support, and navigate community resources through the Home Base team as needed throughout the year. Basic needs support for families with school-age youth is also a part of regular Home Base programming. 

Additional Resources

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