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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
Flooding in South Dakota Receiving Assistance
Flooding in the Midwest continues and OGT is expanding its flood relief efforts to the regions of Madison and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Severe rain storms have devastated the region with roads being covered, bridges washed away and homes engulfed wi...
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OGT Flood Relief Efforts Extended To Central Nebraska
OGT has extended its flood relief efforts to families and businesses in the Kearney, Lexington and Gibbon regions of Nebraska. Torrential rains have caused extensive damage with many families not having flood insurance. OGT is offering assistance wit...
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Storage Unit Supplies and a Shower Unit to Help With Flood Relief in Fremont
OGT delivered a storage unit filled with cleaning supplies and tools and a shower unit to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont, NE. They will be used by volunteers helping with flood relief efforts. Good Shepherd has set up their facility to acco...
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