Iowa West Adds to Inventory with Several Loads for Ukraine
Steve Frank brought his pickup full of items to Orphan Grain Train Iowa West from his church, Immanuel Lutheran church in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Frank then helped finish loading the white truck with items that Justice for All, Rock Valley will be adding to their load which will be going to Gordy Sebring in Ukraine….
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Castle Rock Volunteers Rally for Loading Container to Romania
Fourteen volunteers from Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock loaded 1,428 boxes of clothing, blankets, coats, bedding and linens and clothing accessories. This load, destined for Romania also included 14 bicycles and 51 pieces of medical equipment. Not pictured are Larry Drees, Nancy and Jim Snyder. The truck driver, Gabriel Diaz did a great job of…
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Wisconsin Container to Ukraine is Aid to Those in Need
This is a letter that was sent from Derek Thomas (Compassion for Ukraine and Charitable Fund Swedish Help Centre). This is in response to a recent container that was received. The container was sent by Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin. “I do not have words to describe the blessing it is to work with you and…
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Ethiopia Container has Abundance of Goods Shared by Maryland
Here is a letter from Tony of Orphan Grain Train Maryland regarding their shipment in May to Ethiopia: Friends – I am happy to report that on 31 Aug, our load to Ethiopia arrived at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Hiwot Membere was there to meet it and is quite ecstatic about its arrival. The culmination of…
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Malawi Receives Mercy Meals Shipment from OGT
The Orphan Grain Train Norfolk container of Mercy Meals rice and beans that were sent in March of 2026 was received in Malawi. The 1,188 boxes of fortified packets equal 256,608 individual meals. The recipients expressed great appreciation for the food that will help to alleviate some of the food insecurity in the area.
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Residents of Hannah House in St. Petersburg Attend Camp
Oleg, the director of Hannah House in St. Petersburg, Russia is surrounded by Hannah House residents during a recent summer camp. Hannah House, which was established in 2016, provides a safe & nurturing environment for 18-year-olds who are released from orphanages & have nowhere else to go. Bible courses are offered, along with barista, photography,…
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Central Iowa to Republic of Georgia Container Received with Great Joy
Orphan Grain Train Central Iowa’s container to Republic of Georgia arrived safely and was received with great joy by its recipients. The container held over 300 boxes of linens and blankets, school, teacher, hygiene and layette kits, and clothing for men, women and children. In addition, there were many medical supplies and medical equipment included…
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Romania Distributes Container to Eager Recipients
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s container to Romania arrived safely in Suceava. The recipient sent photos of the distribution of items to the people in the community. Four bicycles, 70 boxes of blankets and clothing for men, women and children. Also included on this shipment were 132 boxes of Mercy Meals and diapers. A letter from…
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North Dakota Strong Sends Load to Latvia
On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, this group of Orphan Grain Train North Dakota volunteers gathered for a photo after the work was done. They had just completed filling the container that they are standing in front of full of items to be sent to Latvia. Boxes of men’s, women’s, children’s and infant’s clothing are part…
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