Lincoln Volunteers Serve Locally and Beyond
Jim Carter, Orphan Grain Train Lincoln coordinator, delivered a large supply of sheets, pillows and blankets to Kevin Nygren at the Family Shelter of the People’s City Mission. On Monday, August 4, Jim Carter and James West loaded an OGT semi driven by Bob Schleppenbach. Next week, Bob will take the load to Ysleta Mission…
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Medical Equipment Finds New Purpose
In June, Orphan Grain Train-Maryland shared 132 pieces of medical equipment and supplies to people in the area. Thirty shower chairs, twenty-two crutches, and eighteen manual wheelchairs were among the items requested by local residents. All of the items given out were donated items that were then shared with others in need. Thank you, Maryland…
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OGT Phoenix Delivers Aid to Navajo Nation
“Welcome to Klagetoh” Chapter House sign, this is a small community of 166 residents in Apache County, AZ ( We were unfamiliar with the term Chapter House and we learned about it while there. A Chapter House is the most local form of government on the Navajo Nation. The Nation is broken into five agencies….
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Missouri-Illinois Branch Feeds and Supports the St. Louis Community
Orphan Grain Train Missouri-Illinois Branch delivered over 11,000 lbs. of food to the St. Louis community last month. Great Commission Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Timothy Lutheran Church all received food for their community food pantries. 30 boxes of medical supplies were given to the Action St. Louis Tornado Relief…
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Hope on Wheels from Wisconsin to Texas
Orphan Grain Train-Wisconsin recently delivered a full load of supplies down to San Benito, Texas for distribution at the Pavilion. Medical equipment and supplies, 8,288 lbs. of food, clothing, bedding, 11,880 Kids Against Hunger/Food for Kidz fortified meals, furniture and household items. The Pavilion is a covered area that serves as a gathering place for…
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Houston Volunteers Deliver Hope to Brazoria
Orphan Grain Train-Houston recently delivered a load of blankets, sleeping mats, Bibles, hygiene kits and backpacks to Kings Militia in Brazoria, Texas. The King’s Militia started with annual trips on Thanksgiving to help the homeless get through the Texas winters. Upon becoming an official non-profit, they expanded to helping Veterans as well, including helping move…
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Supplies Sent to El Paso
On June 30th, Orphan Grain Train-Lincoln sent 25 pallets and bunkers of clothing, shoes, medical supplies and quilts to Ysleta Mission in El Paso, Texas. The Mission also needed 500 school kits. Three days before shipping, a local church brought 700 school kits to the warehouse. The Lord always provides. Thank you, volunteers at OGT-Lincoln…
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Wisconsin Sends Water Relief to Cornerstone Children’s Ranch
Orphan Grain Train-Wisconsin had Artesia Springs in Texas deliver 480 four-gallon water jugs to Cornerstone Children’s Ranch in Quemado, Texas. Thank you, Wisconsin branch for supplying fresh drinking water to an area where drought conditions persist. Lord, we seek Your mercy and grace. Send forth a refreshing downpour to revive our parched earth. May Your…
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Two Truckloads of Food Aid Tribal Communities
In June, two truckloads of canned goods were delivered to Native American Heritage Association (NAHA). Once the food arrives in Black Hawk, it is moved into other trucks and distributed to five different tribal reservations. Thank you, Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) for your generous support of Orphan Grain Train and sharing your extra food so…
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