Saving Grace Lutheran Church Quilt Mission Donates 45 quilts to OGT Phoenix
This picture shows just a few of the 45 assorted quilts that Orphan Grain Train Phoenix received from the Saving Grace Lutheran Church Quilt Mission. Saving Grace Lutheran Church is located in Queen Creek, AZ, about 50 miles from the Phoenix warehouse. Karalee Morris, one of the Quilting Mission members reported, to the Phoenix Branch,…
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Great Plains Livestock Consulting Volunteers at OGT Lincoln
Great Plains Livestock Consulting Inc. made 20,088 Mercy Meals on January 16, for two hours and then toured the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln warehouse. The members traveled from Missouri, California, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Montana and Nebraska for their bi-annual meeting and to do a service project. Thank you for feeding the hungry Great…
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Grateful Recipients from Ghana Send Word of Receiving Shipment
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk received word that the October shipment to Accra, Ghana arrived safely at the Ebenezer AkwangaHuman Rights & Humanitarian Institute. Dr. Ebenezer Derek Mbongo Akwanga, Founder & Chief Executive Officer expressed his appreciation of this shipment in an email sent January 5th: Monday, January 5, 2026 “Grace, peace, and deep thanksgiving to…
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OGT Maryland S. Sudan Shipment Unpacked by Recipients
Orphan Grain Train Maryland’s shipment to Bor, South Sudan arrived safely in the hands of Dr. Stephen Mathiang of Mission Gardens of Christ. This was a wonderful shipment of 264 solar lights, 15 bicycles, 60 boxes of rubber shoes and 90 boxes of blankets or quilts. In addition to school supplies. clothing and hygiene supplies,…
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MN North Road Trips to Gather from Milbank and Deliver to Norfolk
Orphan Grain Train Minnesota North coordinator, Gary Geske took a road trip this week to Norfolk, Nebraska via South Dakota. Gary drove to OGT Milbank Collection Center on Thursday to pick up five bundles of sleeping mats, walkers and eight bicycles before he proceeded to OGT Norfolk. His trailer was already loaded with five church…
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Lawn Mower Arrives in Ukraine for Korostyshiv Orphanage
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s shipment to Bible Orphan Ministry arrived in Ukraine this week. Alla Vasilieva of Bible Orphan Ministry shared these photos and story: “These days, our hearts are filled with joy and sincere gratitude! We are thrilled and delighted to share some wonderful news—the Korostyshiv orphanage has finally received its long-awaited lawn mower!!!…
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Dry Beans and More Loaded for South Sudan
On January 14, Orphan Grain Train Norfolk loaded 24, 696 lbs. of dry beans along with medical equipment, clothing and shoes for a container packed for South Sudan. Over 90 boxes of blankets, quilts and school kits were also part of the load. Thank you, faithful OGT Norfolk volunteers for once again saying “Yes, I’ll…
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Loaded with Love for Liberia
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin loaded for Liberia on Wednesday the 14th of January. Volunteers packed 506 boxes of Kids Against Hunger/Food for Kidz meals, English Bibles, Church furniture, medical equipment and supplies and clothing for men. Fifty boxes of infant diapers and hygiene, layette and feminine hygiene kits were also put into the container. In…
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Second Bedroom Container Delivered for N.C. Disaster Recovery
Orphan Grain Train truck driver, Bob Schleppenbach, delivered the second bedroom unit to Burnsville, N.C. This container has 16 beds with smaller individual rooms. Mary Bates, North American Lutheran Church’s Disaster Response Director is currently in Yancey County coordinating the rebuilding of 6,000 homes destroyed by the September 2024 Hurricane Helene. Bates arrived in the…
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