OGT’s Disaster Relief Efforts Reach Worldwide
Orphan Grain Train provides disaster relief throughout the United States and around the world. Working with the people of the communities affected by various natural disasters, OGT has been able to provide needed aid and help long after the initial devastation. Orphan Grain Train helps families devastated by storms, floods, wildfires and hurricanes. When desperation is felt, OGT offers gifts of hope.
Disaster Relief Efforts

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...
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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 communi...
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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 W...
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OGT-Indiana Delivers Blessings to Kentucky
Orphan Grain Train Indiana delivered Bibles, clothing, a roll of large carpet, furniture, bicycles, sewing supplies, and toys to The Attic in Mckee, Kentucky. The Attic provides an outlet for much needed items while promoting the God-given dignity of...
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Relief Rolls In: Hay Shipment Brings Help to New Mexico Ranchers in Crisis
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk sent out three loads of hay to Las Vegas, New Mexico in early May. The 96 round bales will be distributed to the local ranchers who have suffered from wildfires, severe drought and low water resources. Thank you, Lowell Kri...
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Hay Sent to Texas Amid Drought
Due to worsening drought conditions in Texas and New Mexico, the need for hay has grown. In April, Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin responded by sending two loads—38 round bales each—to Quemado, Texas. Thank you, Wisconsin OGT, for stepping up to mee...
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Urgent Request!!
Orphan Grain Train in Norfolk, NE received an urgent request from several areas in Texas & New Mexico asking for hay. It has been several months since the area has received enough moisture for pastures to grow. We are requesting donations of hay ...
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Aid Delivered to Kentucky to Help Flood Victims
Manna From Heaven is an outreach program for many families living the Appalachian Mts. Of KY. Ralph and Lois Tackett run the mission and is a very humbled couple serving families living in one of the highest poverty regions of the US. During this lat...
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Thrivent Match for CA Fire Relief
“THANK YOU” OGT Supporters and Thrivent for the Match that has raised $94,193.00 in Donations Plus $47,096.50 in Match for a TOTAL of: $141,289.50 OGT has already given $50,000.00 in $1,000.00 checks to families that have lost everything ...
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