Strong Crew of Castle Rock Volunteers Load for Latvia in Record Time
Sixteen Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock volunteers loaded 1,338 boxes of clothing, 25 bicycles, and miscellaneous medical equipment headed to Latvia. This container was filled in record time of less than two hours! Many thanks, to these volunteers, plus other volunteers who pick up the clothes, sort the clothes, and pack the boxes. Also, thanks…
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Lincoln Star City Lions Club Volunteer at OGT Lincoln for Monthly Meeting
The Lincoln Star City Lions Club had their monthly meeting on February 5 at the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln warehouse. It was followed by a tour to learn about the ministry, The group then packed 648 Mercy Meals in about 30 minutes. Thank you, Lincoln Star Lion’s Club for making the meals that can go…
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Pillowcase Dresses Hand-Delivered to Eswatini
These pillowcase dresses, that are being worn by the two girls, were made with loving care by Ann Strange in Lincoln, Nebraska. The dresses were delivered to Project Canaan in Eswatini by Bob and Kay Marshall, volunteers at OGT Lincoln. Thank you, Ann for the care you put into making these beautiful dresses. Thank you,…
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“Snowbirds” Return to Volunteer in AZ
The Orphan Grain Train Phoenix Branch was blessed to have twelve snowbird volunteers at our warehouse today. (first picture) This is the second winter this group of friends came to us from Superstition Springs Resort in Apache Junction, AZ. They joined thirteen of our regular volunteers (second picture, not all 13 regular volunteers are in…
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Tenacious Margaret Delivers Another Load to Milbank
Margaret Scoog arrived on Saturday with car and U-Haul full of “stuff” for Orphan Grain Train Milbank.(Including new handmade quilts). Margaret originates from the Milbank area, moved to Montana a couple years ago. When she comes to visit, she blesses our facility. She promotes OGT in her church LWML and through parish nursing. We thank…
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Lincoln Confirmands Put Mercy Meals on the Shelf in Church Pantry
Immanuel Lutheran Church confirmands, parents and Pastor Jeff Bloom packed 15 boxes of Mercy Meals at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln on February 4. The 3,240 meals will be shared with Immanuel Lutheran’s Bread of Life Food Pantry. Thank you, confirmands, parents and Pastor Bloom for coming together for this service project that puts fortified meals…
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Houston Provides Relief to Community
Orphan Grain Train Houston delivered clothing to Clothed by Faith in Deer Park, and then two days later brought hygiene kits, blankets, men’s coats and new underwear to North Side Baptist Church Warming Center in Texas City and Strong Tower in Hitchcock. All of these items are meeting the immediate needs of the people in…
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Dedicated Maryland Volunteers Load for Cameroon
Orphan Grain Train Maryland loaded for Cameroon on the 3rd of February. Mercy House of Hope in Douala, Cameroon is the recipient for this container of goods. Over 19,000 lbs. of clothing and shoes for men, women and children, 1,200 pairs of new rubber slide shoes from Samaritan’s Feet International, medical equipment, and linens were…
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OGT Michigan Brings Hospital Gowns and Scrubs to Thumb Industries
In early January, Orphan Grain Train Michigan delivered 42 boxes of hospital gowns and scrubs to Thumb Industries, Inc. in Bad Axe, Michigan. Thumb Industries offers community-based work programs that provide training for persons with disabilities. Thank you, OGT Michigan volunteers for locating a place that can put used hospital gowns to good use. Thank…
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