Enid, Okla. (May 6, 2026) Last week, the City of Enid put out a call for 600 volunteers to help with cleanup in the aftermath of the EF4 tornado that caused significant damage in parts of Enid. The call for assistance was spread far and wide. The community didn’t hesitate.
By Saturday morning, May 2, the community showed up in a big way with over 800 volunteers stepping in to help their neighbors. In one day, the volunteers helped clean up over 700 acres of land in the Enid Community.
The Salvation Army has remained on the ground since the storm hit, often providing three meals a day, supporting both survivors and the growing number of volunteers. On Saturday, Salvation Army Emergency Disaster teams from Oklahoma City and Tulsa joined local crews in Enid to provide meals and drinks to those working long hours to clean up debris.
Captain David Brittle, Enid Commanding Officer, states, “I’m incredibly proud to serve a community that’s hurting but not broken. The Salvation Army was here before the storm, standing alongside our neighbors. We were here during the storm, doing all we could in the moment. And we will remain here long after, committed to walking with this community every step of the way as it rebuilds and heals. We are so grateful to all our volunteers and the restaurants that have stepped up to help with all the response efforts. I’m proud to be Enid Strong.”
By the end of the day on Saturday, over 700 meals, 1,600 snacks, and 1,900 drinks were provided to volunteers, first responders, and survivors.
Since April 24, The Salvation Army served 3,399 meals, 4,513 drinks, and 2,583 snacks, and provided a presence for everyone affected, in response efforts that concluded with Wednesday evening’s meal.
