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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.
Individuals Served
4.5 Million Meals
Last fiscal year nearly 4.5 million meals were shipped to starving people around the world.
Cost Vs Operations
1.7¢ / $1.00
Only 1.7 % of every dollar spent goes for administration and fundraising. 98.3% goes for helping needy people in the US and worldwide.
Weight Moved
47 Million Dollars of Aid
Last fiscal year more than $47 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 regional 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
Hurricane Relief Efforts Continue
In October 2018 Hurricane Michael devastated a region of Florida’s coastline; the damage was so widespread that debris still needs to be cleared. Orphan Grain Train recently delivered a load of disaster supplies, hygiene kits and food to Trinity Lu...
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Aid and Food shared throughout the US
Orphan Grain Train delivers at least three containers weekly of supplies, clothing, school kits, hygiene supplies and/or food to areas in the US in need of assistance. These shipments help children and families living along the border of Texas to Cal...
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Aid for the Very Poor and Hungry
OGT has shipped humanitarian aid and lifesaving food to 68 countries. These gifts are distributed to children in orphanages, schools, families living in poverty, the disabled, blind, elderly and the very hungry. Last Fiscal Year OGT shipped 115 conta...
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