Church of God in Panama Waiting for Shipment from Central NE
Orphan Grain Train Central Nebraska in Grand Island sent out a container to Church of God of Prophesy in Panama. In early February, the container was loaded with medical supplies and equipment, linens, clothing and toys. In addition, there were over 40 school desks and chairs and ten bicycles. Thank you, Central NE volunteers and…
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Action for Progress Celebrates Arrival of Mercy Meals
Action for Progress in Lilongwe, Malawi celebrated the arrival of a container of food from Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. These are photos taken during the distribution of the Mercy Meals. 213, 840 rice meals and 42, 768 rice and beans meals were sent in the shipment that arrived in the fall of 2025. We are…
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296 Toddler Quilts Shared with Milbank
This is a sampling of the 296 toddler quilts a woman by the name of Gina made for Orphan Grain Train Milbank, SD Collection Center this week. Thank you, Gina for these wonderful quilts!
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Lincoln Sends First Load to South Sudan
Orphan Grain Train Lincoln, Nebraska had a beautiful day, Thursday, Feb 26, to pack their first container for South Sudan. The group loaded 86,184 Mercy Meals, clothing, medical supplies and equipment, Bibles, shoes, quilts and sewing machines and fabric for a total of 1,811 boxes with a weight of 44,727 pounds. Thank you, volunteers and…
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Two Churches Gather to Volunteer in Norfolk
St. Paul Buffalo Creek in Rural Tilden, NE and St. John’s Green Garden in Madison, NE gathered on Thursday, February 26, at the Orphan Grain Train Servant Center in Norfolk to sort and pack. Thank you, Jim, Kristi, Susan, Marsha, Dorothy, Darrel, Ardell, Brian and Brenda for driving to Norfolk to spend your evening volunteering….
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Christ Lincoln Youth Bring Joyful Energy to Lincoln
On Wednesday, Feb 25, about 70 Christ Lincoln youth and adults had a service hour at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. They sorted and packed clothing and made over 8,208 Mercy Meals. When they were finished, they prayed over the meals. What a joy to serve amidst that young energy! Thank you, Christ Lincoln for volunteering…
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Wisconsin Sends Load to Latvia with Blessing
On February 25, 2026, Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin successfully loaded a 40’ humanitarian aid container filled with donated relief supplies destined for partners serving families, seniors, and vulnerable communities in Latvia. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pampali, Latvia is the recipient for this load. This shipment includes blankets, clothing, medical equipment, furniture and household items….
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5,000 Quilts!
5000 Quilts Sent to Mission Work The Tuesday Morning Quilters achieved their goal of 5000 quilts being sent to the Orphan Grain Train in Norfolk for distribution worldwide last week! Tuesday Morning Quilters began in 2013 as the St. John Lutheran Quilters. As the group grew, and included more ladies from around the area, the…
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LWML Gives Grant Check to OGT in Phoenix
Tom Watson, Orphan Grain Train donor relation specialist, accepts a Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) grant for Orphan Grain Train from Anne Hartman, LWML National Vice-President of Gospel Outreach. The grant check is in the amount of $100,000. This event took place in Phoenix at the Best Practices Ministry Conference on February 12-14. Thank you,…
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