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Our Mission


In loving response to Christ, the Servant, the Orphan Grain Train movement encourages and enables God's people to share personal and material resources in bringing Christ's name and character to needy people both far and near.

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Individuals Served

5.4 Million Meals

Last fiscal year nearly 5.4 million fortified rice meals were shipped to those hungry and malnourished worldwide.

Cost Vs Operations

1.8¢ / $1.00

Only 1.8 % of every dollar spent goes for administration and fundraising. 98.2% goes for helping those in need in the US and worldwide. Orphan Grain Train's Wish List

Weight Moved

44.1 Million Dollars of Aid

Last fiscal year more than $44.1 million worth of humanitarian aid and food was shipped to people in need in the US and around the world.

We serve from 27 locations located across the United States.

Orphan Grain Train has volunteers in 27 locations across the United States who gather clothing and other relief supplies for destitute people around the world. They also raise the money to send these relief goods and food where most needed. Find a location near you to climb aboard the train and serve those in need.

Current Relief Efforts

Relief for Texas Ranchers

Texas is facing its largest wildfire in history which has scorched everything in its path.  High temperatures and strong winds are feeding the fire that has burned over 1,700 square miles in the Panhandle.  More then 500 structures are gone and tho...

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Servant Center Construction

The new Servant Center was a vision for many years and is now finally a reality with support beams  and walls being put in place for the new 20,000 square feet Servant Center which will connect to the Norfolk warehouse in Nebraska.  This new additi...

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Aid Continues for Ukraine

Orphan Grain Train has shipped 20 containers of aid and food into Ukraine with more planned in the future.  We are working with four recipients to get food and supplies to many families enduring devastating hardships due to the ongoing war.  Many o...

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