Continuing to Help During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The Maryland branch of Orphan Grain Train continues to sew masks, and also has added scrub caps and head bands for nurses, to its list of offerings to help where needed during COVID-19. Over 3,000 masks have been sent to hospitals, essential businesses, and organizations like The Food Project in Baltimore and The Judy Center…
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OGT is Grateful for the Generosity of Local Organizations
OGT received a $4,000 donation thanks to Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Norfolk Area Community Foundation Fund. OSL dedicated their Easter offerings to seven local non-profits, along with funding provided by the Norfolk Area Community Foundation. We are grateful for your generosity and support of OGT ministry! Pictured L-R: Pastor Lee Weander with Our…
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Goods Delivered to Local Churches and Organizations to Help Those in Need
In April, OGT’s Missouri-Illinois Branch in St. Louis delivered various foods, hygiene & medical supplies, household items and other goods to several local churches and organizations that help those in need in their communities. Thank you, Missouri-Illinois donors and volunteers!
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Carrots Shared With Two Organizations To Help Feed Many
On April 30, the Catholic Charities of Norfolk picked up 2,000 pounds of carrots and Willowbank Hutterian Association in North Dakota picked up 4,800 pounds of carrots. These nutritious carrots will be able to feed many children and families.
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American Veteran Blessed by Medical Walkout Program
Recently George Stebbins, a disabled American Veteran from Vietnam Era was in need of a wheelchair lift that hooks up to a hitch on a vehicle. Maryland Branch’s medical closet was able to help him with a lift. He is pictured here with Steve Zahn, who oversees Maryland’s Medical Walk Out Program. In George’s words:…
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Local Food Pantry Receives 1,944 Mercy Meals
Central Nebraska Branch in Grand Island delivered 1,944 Mercy Meals to the Salvation Army Food Pantry. The food pantry has seen an increase in families needing food and welcomed the Mercy Meals to share with those in need.
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Carrots and Rice Delivered to Feed Many Throughout Five States
OGT was able to deliver 4,800 pounds of carrots and 38,400 pounds of rice to World Emergency Relief in Holbrook, NM and 22,800 pounds of carrots to Native American Heritage Association in Black Hawk, SD. These wonderful gifts of food will be shared with many families and children living on reservations in five different states….
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Donated Carrots Will Be Delivered to Many Food Banks Across the Midwest
Today Hy-Vee delivered approximately 33,600 pounds of whole carrots donated by Grimmway Farms to OGT! These were delivered in 28 bunkers with about 2,000-2,300 carrots per bunker! The donation comes as food banks across the Midwest struggle to keep their shelves stocked due to increased demand from the coronavirus. The donation will be distributed across…
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650 Face Masks Delivered in Connecticut
On April 17, Volunteers for OGT’s New England Branch delivered 650 surgical face masks to the Veterans Administration in Newington, CT for their use at treatment facilities during the pandemic. Linda Arbesman, pictured and is New England’s warehouse manager with her husband Paul, found the masks while working in the medical sorting room just as…
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