Disaster Relief Resources

Published on April 28, 2026

Disaster Relief Resources

ENID, OK (April 28, 2026) – The City of Enid is providing the following information to help residents affected by the April 23 tornado access available resources and understand how the public can best support ongoing relief and recovery efforts.

FOOD: Residents in need of additional food assistance may visit the Salvation Army pantry for food outside of the meals currently being served during breakfast, lunch, and supper.

DONATIONS: Community support has been outstanding. At this time, there is no need for donations of supplies. Monetary donations remain one of the most effective ways to support both immediate relief and long-term recovery. To help ensure funds can be used locally and flexibly, donations are encouraged through the following community partner links:
•  Cherokee Strip Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund: https://cherokeestripcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2584
•  Salvation Army Disaster Relief: https://helpsalvationarmy.org/
•  United Way of Enid and Northwest Oklahoma: https://givebutter.com/enid-relief-fund

VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer needs are still being assessed. Community members are asked not to go directly to the affected area without prior coordination. Volunteers should check in at the official staging area at the former Community Church of the Plains, located at 4205 S. Van Buren Street.

Those interested in volunteering may sign up through the following organizations:
•  Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.spvolunteer.org/project-response/797
•  Enid Volunteer Emergency Response Team: https://tinyurl.com/2zv23bcz

FREE EMERGENCY HOUSING: The following businesses and organizations are offering free housing for those displaced by the recent April 23 Tornado.
•  Ramada Inn of Enid (Ria & Jay Patel): https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/enid-oklahoma/ramada-enid/overview. Eight rooms available.
•  AirBnB: www.airbnb.org

INTEREST FREE LOANS: Tinker Federal Credit University (TFCU) has activated a disaster relief program for members who may have been impacted. Available options include 0% APR* interest loans of up to $4,000 for qualifying members and other financial relief measures designed to help cover immediate expenses such as insurance deductibles, essential repairs and emergency needs. Additional information is available through TFCU branch staff or by calling 405-732-0324 option 6.

The City of Enid appreciates the community’s continued support, patience, and cooperation as response and recovery efforts continue. For updates go to: www.Enid.org/DisasterRelief.

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