Houston

Contact Information

Mailing Address

  • Houston Branch
  • 5040 E Sam Houston Parkway S
  • Pasadena , TX 77505

Warehouse Location

  • OGT Houston Servant Center
  • 5040 East Sam Houston Pkwy S
  • Pasadena, TX 77505

Orphan Grain Train
We are thrilled to be open and running operations in our new Servant Center! This is the day the Lord has made…we rejoice and are very glad!

Volunteer Opportunities – We need you to help sort and box donations!  Open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 9:00am-Noon. No need to call, just show up as time works for your schedule…bring a friend, too.  OGT is located at 5040 E Sam Houston Parkway S, 77505.  To schedule a servant event for youth or small groups, connect with Holly ogtvolunteer@gmail.com.

Recent Distributions – Your donations have provided much needed clothing for survivors of the flooding in the Rio Grande Valley. OGT delivered 300+ boxes to San Dimas where Pastor Weber with Immanuel Lutheran in Mercedes helps distribute items to families in need.  Legacy Ranch Kids – Gonzales, The Warrior’s Refuge – West Columbia, Clothed by Faith – Deer Park, among others, have requested help from OGT.  We are blessed to pass on the blessings we receive.

Donation Drop Off is every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9:00am-noon. 5040 E Sam Houston Parkway S, 77505.  New or gently used clothing, towels, bedding, shoes, coats. Undies and socks must be new in original packaging.  Medical supplies – walkers, shower seats, etc., are also needed. Have an old bike…there is a need.

Funds – Each OGT Branch is responsible to raise funds to cover operation and shipment costs. We are staffed with an all-volunteer Board who rely on the Lord to touch the hearts of people. Often asked what we need most, the answer is whatever is on your heart…whether time or treasure.

New Box Trailer – we thank HighPoint Church, Friendswood who funded the purchase of a very spacious box trailer so we can pick up and deliver donations across Texas.  God provides!

Houston Branch Spotlight

Houston Board members:

Steve Harris –  Assistant Manager jnlhs.harris@gmail.com
Bernice Wolf – Treasurer
blwolf@sbcglobal.ne 
Greg Balfany – Secretary  greg.balfany@memorialherman.org
Erika Adams – Development  eadamsogt@gmail.com
Marti Rathje – Public Relations  ogthouston@gmail.com
Holly Harris – Volunteer Coordinator ogtvolunteer@gmail.com
Jeff Bibler – At Large
jeffbibler@msn.com

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** Please Notate in the [Additional Information; Comment Section] “Donations intended for Texas Disaster Relief”**
Orphan Grain Train – Hill Country Flood Relief
OGT was blessed by the generosity of donations and the 50+ volunteers who offered 326 hours of their time last week during our extended hours.  What a wonderful gift of Christian fellowship we shared coming together as the hands and feet of Jesus.  With the help of Matt and Ashleigh Grape from Hope Lutheran Friendswood, an OGT trailer-full of donations from across Houston were delivered to Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries in Boerne after being rerouted from Hosanna Lutheran in Kerrville. Please continue to pray for survivors, search and clean-up efforts, and for those working to bring aid and comfort to those in need.
VOLUNTEERS always needed to help assemble and box items. Come by anytime during the hours posted below.
CONTACT OGT TEAM MEMBERS:  210-485-1789
OGT DROP OFF LOCATION:  5040 E Sam Houston Parkway S – Pasadena, 77505
REGULAR HOURS: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday – 9:00am – Noon
ITEMS NEEDED – Donations will always reach those in need:
Clothes – adult, children, infants
Undies and Socks – must be new and in original packaging
Bath towel
Washcloth
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Brush or Comb
Shampoo
Shower wash
Blankets
Deodorant
Mosquito spray
Diapers – infant and adult
Feminine Hygiene product

Dedication of the New Servant Center
Sunday, March 23, 2025

We reflect on God’s bountiful goodness and look forward to Serving together – Mike Rathje, Houston Branch Manager. 

Enjoy these videos of the Dedication Ceremony of Houston’s New Servant Center & Warehouse located at 5040 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505.

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