Republic of Georgia Receives Gifts with “Heartfelt Joy”
These are photos that were shared with Orphan Grain Train Norfolk after a recent shipment arrived in the Republic of Georgia for Women for Justice. A letter was shared along with the photos: “In the meantime, I have continued distributing items in the villages where material assistance is deeply needed. The people living there work…
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Quilters of Grace Share With OGT Norfolk
These are the “Quilter of Grace” from Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Nebraska. The women gather regularly to piece together beautiful blankets. After a few months, when their box of finished quilts is overflowing, they share what they have put together with Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. The yo-yo quilt is an example of one of…
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OGT Missouri-Illinois Volunteers Assemble 180 Kits
Recently the Orphan Grain Train Missouri-Illinois branch involved volunteers in assembling about 180 hygiene kits. They were members from Our Savior Lutheran Church LWML in St. Charles, MO. The kits are shipped out both domestically and internationally and move very quickly through inventory. Thank you, Our Savior Lutheran LWML for gathering to put these kits…
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Navajo Nation Receives Donations from OGT Phoenix
Last week, Thursday, April 9, the Orphan Grain Train Phoenix branch rented a 26’ box truck and drove four hours to Tuba City, AZ to deliver a truck load of donations to the Navajo Nation. Eleven pallets with 660 boxes and one Gaylord with bikes, medical equipment and oversized toys were unloaded in 1 ½…
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Mercy Meals from Many Sent to Guatemala
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk sent out a load of 256,608 Mercy Meals to Guatemala on Monday, April 14. The meals were packed by Mercy Meals of Siouxland, Hearts and Hands Against Hunger of Hastings and Mercy Meals of Norfolk. Thank you, to all the volunteers who put these meals together during packing events. The time…
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MN North Gathers from Detroit Lakes to Share with OGT Wisconsin
Gary & Lisa and Kayla Geske picked up a load of health kits and school kits, quilts and clothing from a satellite Orphan Grain Train Minnesota North location in Detroit Lakes MN. on Sunday April 12th. The Geske’s also had an opportunity to share about OGT during Bible study at Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit…
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Western Nebraska Continues to Receive Aid from Donors and OGT
Almost 600 bales of hay have been delivered to western Nebraska farmers and ranchers through Orphan Grain Train and donors. All of the hay was graciously donated by farmers in Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. Orphan Grain Train is able to pay for trucking for these loads because of the generosity of donors. In the next…
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Many Mercy Meals Packed in Odell
Recently, seven lines of volunteers from around the Odell, Nebraska community packaged 64,132 Mercy Meals. Pastor Stuckwisch, of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Odell is with Bob Schleppenbach a truck driver of Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. They loaded up a semi load of meals that were delivered back to Norfolk for future shipments. Thank you,…
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Milestone Shipment Arrived in Malawi
It’s arrived! OGT 2629 to the Malawi Prison Services has arrived safe and sound. What an amazing and generous gift from the Orphan Grain Train Houston Branch! This milestone shipment is a powerful testament to the dedication, compassion, and faithfulness of the volunteers who made it possible. Their hard work has truly made an impact,…
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