Regional Divisions
Mid Atlantic Division 2010 Activity and Event Schedule
Mid Atlantic Division and Haiti
Through the earth quake in Haiti the Lord has provided us with the opportunity to help those in need. While we are not among the first responders - they are usually local people, police, fire and medical personnel - we will be sending summer clothing and food to Haiti. As we gather sufficient summer clothing and cases of food we will be shipping 40 ft. containers.
First and foremost prayers are needed for the Haitians and the recovery of their nation, and then for guidance for us to do what is right and proper to help them.
Second, we need summer clothing which is CLEAN and in GOOD CONDITION. Soiled, torn, and button-less clothing cannot be sent. Along with the clothing we need volunteers to sort and pack the clothing in apple boxes for shipment to Haiti. Can you and your group gather clothing and apple boxes and then sort and pack by gender? For information call me- Cliff Kraft (610) 420-0380. We welcome all of the summer clothes in whatever way you wish to bring them. Our warehouse is located at 1601 Vandever Ave, Wilmington, DE. Contact Roger Hazzard to assure the warehouse is open, phone (302) 697-9661.
Third, we need food in CASE-LOTS to ship in a container via ship line. It is difficult to load a container with individual cans and bottles. See your local grocer, AM’S CLUB, BJ’s, WALMART, or if you know of a wholesale grocer contact them. Use the Orphan Grain Train name and refer them to our web site http://www.ogt.org . The following food items have been suggested by a missionary in Haiti for their diet:
Nonfat dry milk,
Cooking oil,
Cinnamon,
Tomato products,
Beef sticks,
Canned meats,
Powdered eggs,
Protein,
Rice,
Beans,
Flour,
Spaghetti,
Baking Powder,
Brown sugar,
Yeast.
Rice, beans and flour can be in large bags of 25 pounds etc.
The food will be shipped from our Wilmington warehouse as soon as we have enough to fill a 40 ft. container. Our estimate is that a 40 ft. container will hold about 2,400 cases of food. That is a lot of food, there are a lot of people in Haiti, and there are a lot of people in our area who probably can help. Contact Roger Hazzard (302) 697 9661 to arrange delivery to the warehouse at 1601 Vandever Ave, Wilmington, DE. If you would rather have us purchase the food, send checks payable to “Orphan Grain Train” 89 Line road, Malvern, PA 19355, mark them “Haiti Food,” and we will purchase food here for shipment.
Fourth, In order to get the clothing, food and medical supplies to Haiti we must pay for the shipping. The cost to ship a container to Haiti is between $4,000 and $8,000 per 40 ft. container. Please make checks payable to “Orphan Grain Train” mark them “Haiti” and mail them to 89 Line Road, Malvern, PA 19355.
Other News
We will be conducting our Sixth Annual Live and Silent Auction On Sunday October 10th at the Sheraton Great Valley Hotel in Frazer, PA. The new venue will bring a more intimate ambiance to the auction. As we get nearer the date we will activate our auction web site to tell of the items which will be offered. Save the date. There are some exciting items already dreamed of, and it will help in supporting our outreach to those in Haiti.
We continually need volunteers for various activities. Sorting and packing at the Wilmington warehouse is one of our on going needs. Contact Roger Hazzard for times and dates, phone (302) 697-9661. If you know of someone who does upholstery as a hobby or donates their time, we have two wing back chairs which need to be re-upholstered before we can send them to Ohio. We will supply the material. Contact Cliff Kraft (610) 420-0380.
We are thankful for all of those who have contributed funds and donated their time, clothing, household items and medical supplies. The Lord continues to supply us with our needs.
To God alone be the glory
Warehouse packing times are generally from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon. Other dates for sorting and packing, as well as loading and shipping containers and trucks will be announced.
Contact persons:
Cliff Kraft (610) 420-0380
Roger Hazzard (302) 359-3293
Mid-Atlantic Division Activity
Boxes in the warehouse ready to ship.
The assembly line at work.
Putting the finishing touches.
