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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
9 Million Meals
Last fiscal year nearly 9 million fortified rice meals were shipped to those hungry and malnourished worldwide.
Cost Vs Operations
2.28% / $1.00
Only 2.28% of every dollar spent goes for administration and fundraising. 97.72% goes for helping those in need in the US and worldwide. Orphan Grain Train's Wish List
Weight Moved
43 Million Dollars of Aid
Last fiscal year more than $43 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 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
Santa Cruz Enjoys Clean Water from Stream Bed
The water filtration system that was moved to Santa Cruz, Jamaica continues to change the stream water into clean drinking water for people in the area. Andre and Andrew are maintaining the machine and helping to distribute the potable water. The tow...
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Long Term Aid to Jamaica Continues
The water station in Treasure Beach is still serving Great Bay and the surrounding communities. Using the Orphan Grain Train water filtration system, water is processed from a pond Monday through Wednesday, and residents can pick up water for the wee...
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