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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
5.1 Million Meals
Last fiscal year nearly 5.1 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 29 locations located across the United States.
Orphan Grain Train has volunteers in 29 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
Relief for Ukrainian People
(The photo is from Bible Mission International in Moldova picking up OGT donated supplies for Ukrainian people. Click HERE to read more about this story.) The humanitarian crisis in the Ukraine is dominating the news. Orphan Grain Train is workin...
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Relief for Tornado Victims
Orphan Grain Train staff and volunteers are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and families losing everything and their homes in the 4-state area by tornadoes. It is difficult to know where to start with assisting so many in such a large area. ...
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