Two Truckloads of Food Aid Tribal Communities
In June, two truckloads of canned goods were delivered to Native American Heritage Association (NAHA). Once the food arrives in Black Hawk, it is moved into other trucks and distributed to five different tribal reservations. Thank you, Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) for your generous support of Orphan Grain Train and sharing your extra food so…
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Over 3,500 Women Pack 48,000 Mercy Meals at Lutheran Women in Mission Convention
Over 48,000 Mercy Meals were packed during the three Servant Connection sessions of the annual Lutheran Women in Mission Convention in Omaha, Nebraska this past week. Over 3,500 women from all over the nation gathered in the Heartland for their 41st biennial gathering. Thank you, ladies for welcoming us and making Mercy Meals one of…
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Indiana Volunteers Distribute Furniture and Comfort to Neighbors in Need
Orphan Grain Train-Indiana was able to give out over 88 pieces of furniture to people in the area during the month of June. Everything from dressers to mattresses to lamps and kitchen chairs was shared with people in need. In addition, 47 boxes of linens and blankets also were handed out. Thank you, volunteers in…
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Wisconsin Sends Relief to Appalachia with Food, Supplies & Care
In early June, Orphan Grain Train-Wisconsin sent a truckload of goods to Christian Appalachian Project in Kentucky. Over 8,000 lbs. of dry food and 11,880 Kids Against Hunger/Food for Kidz meals were included. Medical equipment, toys, hygiene kits and supplies, blankets, sewing supplies, clothing and diapers also filled the truck. Christian Appalachian Project supports people…
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The Rhythmic Cadence of Mercy Meal Makers
It is a sight and sound to behold; the rhythmic cadence of Mercy Meal Makers. Every fourth Wednesday, a group of women from the Beemer, Nebraska area join together for Mercy Meals and Orphan Grain Train to pack fortified meals. Just for the fun of it, they created a cadence to maintain their rhythm while…
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Books & Kits from OGT Reach Escalante City
In the last seven months, Orphan Grain Train-Norfolk sent out three shipments of requested items to Ryan Tormentar of Christian Missionary Baptist Church in Escalante City, Philippines. Photos were sent showing a few of the recipients of these shipments. Some of the books that were sent were recently featured on a local news program: Medina…
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Orphan Grain Train–Wisconsin Delivers Essential Supplies to Manna from Heaven in Kentucky
Orphan Grain Train-Wisconsin delivered a wonderful truckload of food, clothing, furniture, medical equipment, household items and hygiene goods to Manna from Heaven in Myra, Kentucky. Over one hundred boxes of adult and children’s diapers were packed in the load along with over 8,000 pounds of food. 16,848 Kids Against Hunger/Food for Kidz fortified meals were…
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Orphan Grain Train–Phoenix Blessed by Partnership with ProLift Rigging
Orphan Grain Train-Phoenix is blessed to have ProLift Rigging as a corporate partner. Our assistant manager, Paul Richardson, is an employee at ProLift. This company believes in giving back to the community and the company’s purpose is “To acknowledge and glorify God by living in submission to Him; through impacting people, stewarding His resources, accomplishing…
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Highland Lakes Collection Center Shares School Kits, Quilts, and More Locally
Orphan Grain Train Collection Center-Highland Lakes in Buchanan, Texas recently shared 11 boxes of school kits with Packsaddle Elementary School in Kingsland, Texas. In addition, they distributed eleven boxes of blankets and quilts to The Ark of Highland Lakes, a box of handmade knitted items to Dell Children’s Hospital in Austen and a box of…
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