OGT Indiana Sends Load to Latvia
On March 4, 2026, Orphan Grain Train Indiana successfully loaded a 40’ container filled with relief supplies that will support vulnerable individuals and families across Latvia. Latvian Red Cross’, Andris Kikusts, is the recipient who will distribute these items: Warm clothing for men, women, and children Blankets, quilts, linens, and bedding essentials Shoes and winter…
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Wisconsin and Minnesota Send Another Load of Beans to Haiti
The teamed-up effort of Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin and OGT Minnesota North’s 18 totes of black split beans to Cap Haitien, Haiti arrived at its destination. Long-time recipient, Josias Marin of Thomassique, will receive the food for the Lutheran school in Haiti. The beans were donated by Apostolic Christian Harvest Call which is a part…
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Disaster Supplies to Philippines Bring Relief
Christian Missionary Baptist Church in Negros Occidental province of the Philippines sent word that the December shipment out of Orphan Grain Train Norfolk arrived safely last month. Ryan Tormentar of Christian Missionary Baptist Church said that they unloaded the container, and its contents will be distributed in the area in the next few days. The…
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New England Sends Support to Ghana
Volunteers for Orphan Grain Train’s New England Branch, a charity located at 33 South Main St. in Terryville, CT loaded a 40-foot container of needed items for Ghana, Africa on March 3. OGT has the use of a warehouse in Terryville, CT that is owned by Mr. Bill Allread, who has made space available for…
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OGT Continued Support to South Sudan
Orphan Grain Train continues to send financial support to South Sudan where the world’s largest displacement of people is occurring. This massive displacement has led to widespread violence and severe famine. The support is sent to Bishop Peter, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Sudan. Bishop Peter then purchases food for distribution. The most…
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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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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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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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