Mid-Atlantic Locks and Seals Door for Shipment to Republic of Georgia
Orphan Grain Train Mid Atlantic locked and sealed the doors on the container they loaded for the Republic of Georgia on Wednesday, March 18. Every OGT container sent out internationally is required to be closed with a bolt lock to seal it and ensure its contents have not been tampered with during the shipment. There…
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Central Iowa Loads a Beautiful Load for Republic of Georgia
Orphan Grain Train Central Iowa in Clemons loaded on Tuesday, March 17th for the Republic of Georgia. Included in this load of clothing, medical equipment, and blankets are 261 kits: layette, school, teacher and hygiene. There are over 300 boxes of blankets and linens also on this load. Thank you, Clemons volunteers for showing up…
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Valley Lutheran High Fills Boxes at Phoenix
On Thursday, March 5, twelve students and two teachers, from Valley Lutheran High School-Phoenix, came to the Orphan Grain Train Phoenix warehouse and volunteered for two hours. These students worked non-stop and helped fill 105 boxes. We look forward to their next visit! Thank you, Valley Lutheran High students for volunteering with great hearts. I…
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Donated Hay Trucked to Kansas
In February, 34 bales of alfalfa hay were delivered to Ashland, Kansas after the Ranger Road fire spread through the area. The hay was donated by Brenda and Michael Kai of Stanton, NE and delivered by Lowell Krieger. Thank you, Bill Wessel, Gary and Deb Klug, Gene Klug and Loren and Carmen Bosler for joining…
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OGT Indiana Sends Load to Latvia
On March 4, 2026, Orphan Grain Train Indiana successfully loaded a 40’ container filled with relief supplies that will support vulnerable individuals and families across Latvia. Latvian Red Cross’, Andris Kikusts, is the recipient who will distribute these items: Warm clothing for men, women, and children Blankets, quilts, linens, and bedding essentials Shoes and winter…
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Medical Supplies Sorted, Packed and Delivered to Norfolk
Nancy Johnson and David McGuire stand in front of boxes of donated medical supplies and equipment from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Nancy volunteers every Wednesday at the donation warehouse sorting bunkers of medical supplies. Some of the supplies are sent to Ukraine and some of the supplies Nancy holds back for OGT’s shipping needs….
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Volunteers Sort Medical Supplies for OGT Norfolk
Nancy Johnson and David McGuire stand in front of boxes of donated medical supplies and equipment from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Nancy volunteers every Wednesday at the donation warehouse sorting bunkers of medical supplies. Some of the supplies are sent to Ukraine and some of the supplies Nancy holds back for OGT’s shipping needs….
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Holy Cross Lutheran Pack and Tour OGT Lincoln
Holy Cross Lutheran Church members from Beatrice, Nebraska packed 6,480 Mercy Meals on Feb. 7, 2026, and toured the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln warehouse. Thank you, Holy Cross members for doing God’s work with your hands. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged…
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Concordia Football Team Returns to Camp Linn Haven to Rebuild and Repair
The Concordia University Nebraska football team returned to Camp Linn Haven in Linville, NC to help rebuild and repair the camp after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the area in September of 2024. This past week, twenty-three players, some returning and some new, and nine adults, including the head coach and graduate assistant formed two…
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