“Snowbirds” Return to Volunteer in AZ
The Orphan Grain Train Phoenix Branch was blessed to have twelve snowbird volunteers at our warehouse today. (first picture) This is the second winter this group of friends came to us from Superstition Springs Resort in Apache Junction, AZ. They joined thirteen of our regular volunteers (second picture, not all 13 regular volunteers are in…
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Tenacious Margaret Delivers Another Load to Milbank
Margaret Scoog arrived on Saturday with car and U-Haul full of “stuff” for Orphan Grain Train Milbank.(Including new handmade quilts). Margaret originates from the Milbank area, moved to Montana a couple years ago. When she comes to visit, she blesses our facility. She promotes OGT in her church LWML and through parish nursing. We thank…
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Lincoln Confirmands Put Mercy Meals on the Shelf in Church Pantry
Immanuel Lutheran Church confirmands, parents and Pastor Jeff Bloom packed 15 boxes of Mercy Meals at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln on February 4. The 3,240 meals will be shared with Immanuel Lutheran’s Bread of Life Food Pantry. Thank you, confirmands, parents and Pastor Bloom for coming together for this service project that puts fortified meals…
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Houston Provides Relief to Community
Orphan Grain Train Houston delivered clothing to Clothed by Faith in Deer Park, and then two days later brought hygiene kits, blankets, men’s coats and new underwear to North Side Baptist Church Warming Center in Texas City and Strong Tower in Hitchcock. All of these items are meeting the immediate needs of the people in…
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Dedicated Maryland Volunteers Load for Cameroon
Orphan Grain Train Maryland loaded for Cameroon on the 3rd of February. Mercy House of Hope in Douala, Cameroon is the recipient for this container of goods. Over 19,000 lbs. of clothing and shoes for men, women and children, 1,200 pairs of new rubber slide shoes from Samaritan’s Feet International, medical equipment, and linens were…
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OGT Michigan Brings Hospital Gowns and Scrubs to Thumb Industries
In early January, Orphan Grain Train Michigan delivered 42 boxes of hospital gowns and scrubs to Thumb Industries, Inc. in Bad Axe, Michigan. Thumb Industries offers community-based work programs that provide training for persons with disabilities. Thank you, OGT Michigan volunteers for locating a place that can put used hospital gowns to good use. Thank…
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OGT Maryland Warms Local Community with Coat Drive that Continues
Orphan Grain Train Maryland continues to collect winter coats for local organizations that share them with people in the community. Prior to Christmas, they gave out 1,036 coats. Dickey Hill Elementary School/ Middle School, Faith and Works Enterprise, St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Calvary Community Church, Bell Grove Elementary School, Catonsville Methodist Church and Lutheran Church…
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Celebrating Lutheran School’s Week by Volunteering at OGT Lincoln
It was Lutheran School’s Week last week and Faith Lutheran Church celebrated it by volunteering at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. Twenty-one children, four parents, and two teachers packed boxes, made hygiene kits and prepared food packages for veterans in the Lincoln community. The students rotated to different stations so that they had a chance to…
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“Jane of All Trades” Sews 1,800 Pillowcase Dresses for Girls
Fifteen years and 1,800 pillowcase dresses later, Jane Pfeifer, or better known as “Jane of All Trades” from Madison delivered another box of dresses to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk on Thursday. She is a kind of “handyman” in many areas, especially when it comes to sewing. We thank you Jane for sharing your gifts with…
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