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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

5.9 Million Meals

Last fiscal year nearly 5.9 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

37.7 Million Dollars of Aid

Last fiscal year more than $37.7 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

Thrivent Choice Dollars Expire Soon

Attention Thrivent Members – Please direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Orphan Grain Train before they expire on Wednesday, March 31, 2023. It is simple and doesn’t cost you anything but your time. There are two ways to direct your Choice Doll...

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Relief for Ukrainian People

The photo is from Smolin Ministry in Ukraine distributing hygiene kits to families that have left everything behind to flee devastating conditions from the war. The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues to dominate the news. Orphan Grain Train is ...

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High Ratings from Charity Navigator

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