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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

9.2 Million Meals

Last fiscal year nearly 9.2 million fortified rice meals were shipped to those hungry and malnourished worldwide.

Cost Vs Operations

1.95¢ / $1.00

Only 1.95% of every dollar spent goes for administration and fundraising. 98.05% goes for helping those in need in the US and worldwide. Orphan Grain Train's Wish List

Weight Moved

42.2 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

Thank You!

Giving Tuesday was a Success! Thank you to everyone who supported our cause to Feed the Hungry!  We were able to raise $22,748.35 for purchasing product to make Mercy Meals. With your generosity, we will be able to plan big with our first meal packi...

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Thrivent to Match Support for Hurricane Relief

Thrivent to match up to $500,000 to support Hurricane relief. Help support families impacted by the deadly hurricane.  Make a donation today and Thrivent will amplify your impact to OGT’s Disaster Relief Efforts! For every $2 you donate throug...

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Disaster Relief Efforts for Hurricane Helene

The brutal force of the massive storm in N. Carolina and surrounding states has left unbelievable destruction and death behind.  Hundreds of miles of roads were destroyed along with having no power, running water or cell phone reception in several s...

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