First-Ever Container to Romania Sent by Mid-Atlantic Volunteers
On September 16, 2026, Orphan Grain Train Mid-Atlantic Branch sent its first-ever container to Romania – and only the sixth shipment from OGT! A dedicated team of nine people, neatly packed 1,230 boxes, 990 of which were clothing, plus additional boxes of bedding, hygiene items, medical equipment and school supplies and toys for children. The…
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Six and a Half Miles and Counting in Hyannis
Six and a half miles of new fencing and, in the midst of trip seven, Orphan Grain Train fencing volunteers – Dave Meyer, Walt Rosenbaum, Mike Jundt and DeWayne Erickson – are spending the week pulling out the bad and putting in the new in Hyannis, Nebraska. We are always grateful for beautiful weather that…
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“God’s Work, Our Hands” Brings Youth and Adults Together to Volunteer at OGT Ohio
Orphan Grain Train Ohio Collection Center and Bethlehem Lutheran Church Okolona, Ohio youth and adults. A dedicated group of 20 youth and adults gathered on Sunday, Sept. 13 to participate in the ELCA annual “God’s work. Our hands.” day of service. The volunteers spent the afternoon at the Orphan Grain Train Ohio Collection Center sorting…
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OGT Supports Korostyshiv Orphanage Upkeep in Ukraine
Alla from Bible Orphan Ministry in Ukraine said that the Korostyshiv orphanage asked to have help paying for at least part of the cost of cutting down dead trees. There were many dead trees at the site that were dangerous; they could have fallen in strong winds and harmed the children or damaged the buildings…
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OGT Wisconsin Sends a Container to Republic of Georgia with a Blessing
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin loaded and sent a container to Republic of Georgia – always with a prayer that it will be a blessing to the recipients who receive it. This container, that went out on Wednesday, September 16th, was filled with almost 1,000 boxes of clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children….
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New England Container is Welcomed by Dr. Akwanga in Ghana
The Orphan Grain Train New England shipment to Accra, Ghana was received by recipient Dr. Ebenezer Derek Akwanga and the Ebenezer Akwanga Human Rights and Humanitarian Institute. Clothing, Blankets, Christian Resources, shoes, Medical Equipment, Medical Beds and mattresses, medical supplies, and school supplies were distributed to people in the Accra area. Thank you, OGT New…
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Iowa West Adds to Inventory with Several Loads for Ukraine
Steve Frank brought his pickup full of items to Orphan Grain Train Iowa West from his church, Immanuel Lutheran church in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Frank then helped finish loading the white truck with items that Justice for All, Rock Valley will be adding to their load which will be going to Gordy Sebring in Ukraine….
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Castle Rock Volunteers Rally for Loading Container to Romania
Fourteen volunteers from Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock loaded 1,428 boxes of clothing, blankets, coats, bedding and linens and clothing accessories. This load, destined for Romania also included 14 bicycles and 51 pieces of medical equipment. Not pictured are Larry Drees, Nancy and Jim Snyder. The truck driver, Gabriel Diaz did a great job of…
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Wisconsin Container to Ukraine is Aid to Those in Need
This is a letter that was sent from Derek Thomas (Compassion for Ukraine and Charitable Fund Swedish Help Centre). This is in response to a recent container that was received. The container was sent by Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin. “I do not have words to describe the blessing it is to work with you and…
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