Indiana Delivers Furniture to Family Recovering from House Fire
Orphan Grain Train Indiana in Jonesville recently received a request from a family that suffered an extensive house fire in February. The family brought their referral from the fire report and were able to take home some really nice furniture. The furniture had been donated by a couple moving south and they needed to downsize….
Read MoreGeneration Diamond Receives Food and Clothing
Jim, Larry, Justin and Bill at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk loaded fortified meals and clothing items for Generation Diamond in Omaha. Generation Diamond assists individuals 19 years and older who are reintegrating into society so that they can maintain a stable plan, stable job and stable housing. Thank you, Generation Diamond for giving these individuals…
Read MoreDr. Mtika Expresses Thanks Amidst Flooding in Malawi
Orphan Grain Train has been shipping to Malawi for many years. This is a note from our recipient, Dr. Mtika at Norfolk Schools in Malawi. He also sent photos of the current flooding that is happening in the Southern African country. “Just wanting to say a big Thank you to OGT for the tremendous ministry…
Read MoreMichigan Gathers at Good Shepherd Lutheran for First Packing Event
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Cass City was the site for the first Mercy Meals packing event in collaboration with Orphan Grain Train Michigan. Forty members and friends of Good Shepherd, from children to seniors, packaged nearly 10,000 fortified meals over the course of two hours Saturday, March 21. The meals which consist of rice,…
Read MoreHolland Reformed Church Packs Meals at OGT Lincoln
Holland Reformed Church in Hickman, Nebraska packed 9,072 Mercy Meals on March 21 at the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln warehouse. Following the packing event, they ate lunch and enjoyed good conversation. Thank you Holland Reformed Church for spending your Saturday morning packing Mercy Meals for others.
Read MoreConnect Groups from Columbus Put Together 33 Hygiene Kits and More
Sixteen women from the Connect Groups at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska purchased and put together 33 hygiene kits. They also donated towels and Bibles. Joyce brought all of these items to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk to be shared with people domestically or internationally. Thank you, ladies for taking the time and energy to…
Read MoreAnother Successful Medical Night in Norfolk
The second medical packing night at the Orphan Grain Train Servant Center was another success. On Thursday, March 12th a group of people from Nebraska Nurses Honor Guard and another group from Elgin’s Bargain Box came to the warehouse to sort and pack medical equipment. Six bunkers of medical items were completed and are now…
Read MoreMessiah Lutheran School Pack Over 12,000 Meals for OGT Lincoln
Students, teachers and parents of the fifth-grade class at Messiah Lutheran School in Lincoln, Nebraska, volunteered for two hours on March 20 at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln to pack 12,528 Mercy Meals to feed the hungry. Thank you, Messiah Lutheran fifth-grade class for choosing to volunteer at OGT Lincoln, and for the tremendous job you…
Read MoreMore Hay Hauled to Western Nebraska
A load of beautiful horse hay is on its way today to Broadwater, NE. Thank you, to Brenda and Michael Kai for another nice load. Thank you, also to Gene and Gary Klug for assisting in the load on this brisk Monday morning. Lowell Krieger, thank you for your tireless hauling to western Nebraska. Jesus…
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