Orphan Grain Train Partners with Mission Mules for Texas Flood Relief
Orphan Grain Train is working with Mike Toberer, trail boss, President and CEO of Mission Mules of Harmony, North Carolina to bring disaster relief to the outlying areas affected by the flooding of the Guadalupe River. Mike partnered with OGT to deliver insulin to the remote hollers of N.C. during and after the great floods…
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Orphan Grain Train – Ohio Delivers Needed Supplies
In July, Orphan Grain Train – Ohio made two deliveries to North American Lutheran Disaster Response in Caldwell, Ohio. The two loads together contained at least 100 pieces of furniture, more than 80 boxes of linens and blankets, hygiene supplies, tools and toys. They also delivered boxes of craft supplies to Filling Homes/Soaring Arts in…
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Helping Hands After the Flood
In response to the Guadalupe River flood, Highland Lakes Collection Center in Buchanan Dam, Texas shared 19 boxes of children’s shoes, clothing and new underwear. The items were given to The Ark of Highland Lakes to be distributed to families affected by the high waters. Thank you, donors and volunteers for sharing these items.
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New England Volunteers Send Relief for Texas Flood Victims
Orphan Grain Train New England sent out a great load on Thursday for Christian Appalachian Project to help with their response efforts in the midsection of the country. The 53′ trailer arrived ahead of schedule. but thankfully, the hard-working crew of volunteers completed the load in just about 2 hours. Pastor Dick Dill provided close…
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Faith in Action Shines
Orphan Grain Train-Houston 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…
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Cleaning Kits Aid El Dorado
On June 16th, Orphan Grain Train -Wichita Branch Manager, John Evans and volunteer Henry Boss delivered 39 disaster cleaning kits/buckets to the City of El Dorado, Kansas flood cleanup team. Part of the city suffered from flooding due to local heavy rains. Standing in front of the cleaning kits are two members of the El…
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St. Louis Churches and Tornado Victims Receive OGT Aid
Orphan Grain Train Missouri-Illinois gave out over 8,683 pounds of food to three local Lutheran churches with food pantries in the St. Louis area. They also shared quilts and blankets to Christian Friends of New America and distributed infant diapers and medical supplies with Action STL for recent tornado relief. Thank you, volunteers of Missouri-…
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Disaster Relief Delivered to North Carolina and Kentucky
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk returned to Harmony, North Carolina with another load of disaster relief. The goods were delivered to Mike Toberer of Mission Mules. His team will deliver the food, disaster buckets, quilts and other supplies to the communities still in need of care around North Carolina and Kentucky. Thank you, Mike and Michele…
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Answering the Call for Help
“Please send hay.” The lack of rain for over a year prompted a call from Lori Mercer, Ministry director and part owner of Cornerstone Children’s Ranch in Quemado, Texas. Both Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin and Norfolk responded. OGT Wisconsin sent 38 bales of hay and 480 four-gallon bottles of water in late May, while OGT…
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