Phoenix Represents OGT at Superstition Sunrise Park Quilt Show
Orphan Grain Train Phoenix brought along their loom to the annual Superstition Sunrise Park Quilt show. in Apache Junction, AZ. According to Jean Weber, OGT AZ volunteer, “the loom just draws people to it. ” The original instructions for the OGT mats made from plastic grocery bags, required people to hand crochet the mats. This…
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Houston Hosts a Fun Trivia Night
Orphan Grain Train Houston hosted a lively Trivia night on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Guests came and tested their knowledge of trivia and reflected on how the Lord has been ever present in the ministry of OGT Houston. God is good and we praise Him!
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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 Brenda Kai when they donated a load of hay to…
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Mid-Atlantic Locks and Seals Door for Shipment to Republic of Georgia
Orphan Grain Train Mid Atlantic locked and sealed the doors on the container they loaded for the Republic of Georgia on Wednesday, March 18. Every OGT container sent out internationally is required to be closed with a bolt lock to seal it and ensure its contents have not been tampered with during the shipment. There…
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Central Iowa Loads a Beautiful Load for Republic of Georgia
Orphan Grain Train Central Iowa in Clemons loaded on Tuesday, March 17th for the Republic of Georgia. Included in this load of clothing, medical equipment, and blankets are 261 kits: layette, school, teacher and hygiene. There are over 300 boxes of blankets and linens also on this load. Thank you, Clemons volunteers for showing up…
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Valley Lutheran High Fills Boxes at Phoenix
On Thursday, March 5, twelve students and two teachers, from Valley Lutheran High School-Phoenix, came to the Orphan Grain Train Phoenix warehouse and volunteered for two hours. These students worked non-stop and helped fill 105 boxes. We look forward to their next visit! Thank you, Valley Lutheran High students for volunteering with great hearts. I…
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Donated Hay Trucked to Kansas
In February, 34 bales of alfalfa hay were delivered to Ashland, Kansas after the Ranger Road fire spread through the area. The hay was donated by Brenda and Michael Kai of Stanton, NE and delivered by Lowell Krieger. Thank you, Bill Wessel, Gary and Deb Klug, Gene Klug and Loren and Carmen Bosler for joining…
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OGT Indiana Sends Load to Latvia
On March 4, 2026, Orphan Grain Train Indiana successfully loaded a 40’ container filled with relief supplies that will support vulnerable individuals and families across Latvia. Latvian Red Cross’, Andris Kikusts, is the recipient who will distribute these items: Warm clothing for men, women, and children Blankets, quilts, linens, and bedding essentials Shoes and winter…
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Medical Supplies Sorted, Packed and Delivered to Norfolk
Nancy Johnson and David McGuire stand in front of boxes of donated medical supplies and equipment from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Nancy volunteers every Wednesday at the donation warehouse sorting bunkers of medical supplies. Some of the supplies are sent to Ukraine and some of the supplies Nancy holds back for OGT’s shipping needs….
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