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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
9 Million Meals
Last fiscal year nearly 9 million fortified rice meals were shipped to those hungry and malnourished worldwide.
Cost Vs Operations
2.28% / $1.00
Only 2.28% of every dollar spent goes for administration and fundraising. 97.72% goes for helping those in need in the US and worldwide. Orphan Grain Train's Wish List
Weight Moved
43 Million Dollars of Aid
Last fiscal year more than $43 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
More Hay Hauled to Western Nebraska
A load of beautiful horse hay is on its way today to Broadwater, NE. Thank you, to Brenda and Michael Kai for another nice load. Thank you, also to Gene and Gary Klug for assisting in the load on this brisk Monday morning. Lowell Krieger, thank you f...
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Loads of Hay to Western Nebraska Wildfires
Eighteen bales of beautiful alfalfa hay on the bottom and sixteen corn stalk bales on top are headed to Osh Kosh, NE for wildfire disaster relief. Thank you to the Kais and the Schmits for donating this load. This letter was written by Michael and Br...
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Concordia Football Team Returns to Camp Linn Haven to Rebuild and Repair
The Concordia University Nebraska football team returned to Camp Linn Haven in Linville, NC to help rebuild and repair the camp after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the area in September of 2024. This past week, twenty-three players, some returnin...
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