Toy Hauler Full of Items Delivered from S.D.

Sherri and Robert Blaseg from Huron, SD pulled their “toy hauler” RV full of 213 OGT filled boxes and quilts to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk on Friday. The boxed items were put together by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron, SD. Thank you, members of Mt. Calvary for gathering and sorting all of these items….

Ohio Brings Relief for Families Moving Home

Orphan Grain Train Ohio rented a U-Haul truck to transport furniture, bedding, household items and clothing. Saturday, July 25th, the truck will arrive in Burnsville for the free giveaway of items to families who are finally able to move back into their homes. In September of 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated the area causing landslides, flooding…

Carol and Mace VanDeStroet and daughters Jamie and Kara took a road trip from Inwood, Iowa to Norfolk, Nebraska. They brought a truck load of very well put together items: 53 feminine kits, over 400 hygiene bags and pencil bags, specially sewn skirts and clothing and back packs. Mace helped Carol cut the fabric for…

Norfolk Sends International Charity Fund in Republic of Georgia

Orphan Grain Train Norfolk loaded for the International Charity Fund in the Republic of Georgia. This is a shipment of clothing for men, women and children. Thank you, to all our volunteers who prepared, boxed and loaded the items for this shipment. A special “thank you” to this faithful crew of men who show up…

Volunteering for a Day Six-Year Tradition

For the last six years, these four women from Wecota, SD have been coming for a day to volunteer at Orphan Grain Train Milbank Collection Center. These special ladies also brought 45 quilts with them this year. What an enjoyable day! Thank you, ladies for making this a yearly activity for the last six years….

Humphrey FFA Unload More Than 1,000 Boxes

Humphrey FFA Chapter students spent the morning at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk touring the Servant Center and unloading more than 1,000 boxes from a 40-foot container. The students, led by their advisor, Robyn Graham, restacked all the boxes and palletized them so they are now ready for shipping. Thank you, Humphrey FFA students for spending…

Indiana Shares Story of OGT with Display at LWML Convention

At the Indiana Lutheran Women in Mission League convention June 26-28 in Evansville, IN, Orphan Grain Train Indiana was able to host a display showing the work and reach of OGT, locally, nationally, and internationally. Gene Ernst, OGT Indiana manager, was the luncheon speaker on Saturday. After his presentation, many people asked question about the…

Modern Woodsmen Insurance Presents Check to Lincoln

Bev Sprouse from Modern Woodmen Insurance Agency in Lincoln, Nebraska presented a $1,000 check to Jim Carter, Branch Manager at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln for the May 28 Fundraiser Dinner. Thank you, Bev for representing Modern Woodmen Insurance and sharing this generous gift with OGT Lincoln.

Moldova Welcomes Arrival of Wisconsin Shipment

Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin’s spring shipment to Moldova arrived safely, and many of the items have been shared with people in need. Bible Mission International was the recipient of this load. People at BMI receive requests for items needed by many struggling families with young children, single parents and the elderly. Photos and stories have…