Indiana Shares Story of OGT with Display at LWML Convention
At the Indiana Lutheran Women in Mission League convention June 26-28 in Evansville, IN, Orphan Grain Train Indiana was able to host a display showing the work and reach of OGT, locally, nationally, and internationally. Gene Ernst, OGT Indiana manager, was the luncheon speaker on Saturday. After his presentation, many people asked question about the…
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Pete’s Trenching and OGT Volunteers Load for Peru
It was a hot July day in Jonesville, Indiana, but that didn’t deter three men from Pete’s Trenching of Seymour and three Orphan Grain Train Indiana volunteers. Together, the six men loaded 1,344 boxes of clothing and shoes to be shipped to Peru. Thank you, Lord for great volunteers! Thank you, men for continuing to…
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OGT Indiana Shares with Three Organizations
In April and May, Orphan Grain Train Indiana delivered loads to Manna from Heaven in Myra, Kentucky, Matthew 25 Ministries in Cincinnati, Ohio and The Attic in McKee, Kentucky. Each delivery contained a variety of clothing, blankets, household items, bicycles and toys. Photos: 1. OGT Indiana’s 18′ trailer that is used to deliver domestic loads…
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OGT Indiana Provides Plentiful Load to Manna from Heaven
In late April, Manna from Heaven in Myra, Kentucky received a load of useful items from Orphan Grain Train Indiana. There were 66 boxes of fortified meals and 30 pieces of furniture, including the 12 student chairs. Clothing, bedding, and children’s toys were part of the collection of items loaded. The eight fiberglass ladders and…
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Riga Gets Bikes from OGT Indiana
Andris from the Latvian Red Cross in Riga, Latvia sent word that Orphan Grain Train Indiana’s load was received with great appreciation. The eight bicycles, assortment of clothing, medical equipment and school backpacks will be shared with people in the area. Thank you, OGT Indiana volunteers for sending this load with care and diligence. Now…
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OGT Indiana Delivers to Manna from Heaven
Orphan Grain Train Indiana volunteers filled an 18-foot trailer with furniture, preschool chairs, clothing and shoes, 66 boxes of Love the Hungry fortified meals, bikes and blankets. On April 24, Lance, an OGT Indiana volunteer, delivered the trailer to Manna from Heaven in Myra, Kentucky. Thank you, OGT Indiana volunteers for gathering, sorting and filling…
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Indiana Delivers Furniture to Family Recovering from House Fire
Orphan Grain Train Indiana in Jonesville recently received a request from a family that suffered an extensive house fire in February. The family brought their referral from the fire report and were able to take home some really nice furniture. The furniture had been donated by a couple moving south and they needed to downsize….
Read MoreOGT Indiana Sends Load to Latvia
On March 4, 2026, Orphan Grain Train Indiana successfully loaded a 40’ container filled with relief supplies that will support vulnerable individuals and families across Latvia. Latvian Red Cross’, Andris Kikusts, is the recipient who will distribute these items: Warm clothing for men, women, and children Blankets, quilts, linens, and bedding essentials Shoes and winter…
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OGT Norfolk’s Schmidt and Gnan Visit Humanitarian Partners in NC
Every Wednesday, Manna from Heaven in Myra, Kentucky has a line-up of cars waiting to receive humanitarian assistance. Grant Schmidt, vice-president of Orphan Grain Train and Pete Gnan, field work director of OGT are in the Appalachian region visiting partnering organizations that many OGT branches delivery to regularly. OGT Indiana, OGT New England and OGT…
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