Romania Distributes Container to Eager Recipients
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s container to Romania arrived safely in Suceava. The recipient sent photos of the distribution of items to the people in the community. Four bicycles, 70 boxes of blankets and clothing for men, women and children. Also included on this shipment were 132 boxes of Mercy Meals and diapers. A letter from…
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Happy Helpers 4-H Club Makes a Quilt to Share
This group of students, ages 5 through 16, are members of the Happy Helpers 4-H Club in Olathe, Kansas. The group sewed together the brightly colored quilt and then sent it to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. What a wonderful way to bring joy to someone else. Thank you, students for this gift. Thank you, also…
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Fencing is Good for the Soul, Not so Good for the Soles
After four days of fencing in Hyannis, Nebraska, the Orphan Grain Train fencing crew made their way home. Tom Rudloff holds up the worn off soles of his boots. DeWayne Erickson quipped that fencing is good for the soul, but not so good for the soles. Beautiful fence. Beautiful scenery. Beautiful Lord, we serve. Thank…
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New Mexico Ranchers Receive Hay
On Wednesday, August 12th an Orphan Grain Train load of 34 large round bales was distributed to local ranchers in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Las Vegas, New Mexico, is facing urgent needs due to the long-term recovery from the 2022 Hermit’s Peak–Calf Canyon wildfire, ongoing water infrastructure damage, and the continued impact of post-fire flooding…
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Zambia to Receive Generator, Mercy Meals and Medical Equipment
On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Orphan Grain Train loaded a container with 16 pallets of Mercy Meals, medical equipment and a generator for Zambia. In addition, there were 49 student chairs, 10 bicycles and diapers for adults and youth. This container will be received by Gospelink of Refunsa, Zambia. Thank you, to the men who…
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Church Pews and Chairs are Part of the Load to Liberia
On Thursday, August 6th, a crew of men and women loaded a container of heavy church pews and church furniture to be sent to Liberia. Seventeen pews, an altar, a baptismal font and pulpits were carefully placed in the container along with 80 stackable chairs. Ten bikes, school kits, blankets and linens and women’s and…
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Fencing Crew of Five Travels to Hyannis for Sixth Trip West
The Orphan Grain Train fencing crew left this Monday morning, August 10 for their sixth trip out to western Nebraska. Mick Onnen, Dave Meyer, Mike Jundt and Tom Rudloff will be joining DeWayne Erickson as they put in a few more miles of new fencing. Last spring, the Minor and Morrill fires burned more than…
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Norfolk Loads Furniture and More for the Philippines
On Tuesday, July 28, Orphan Grain Train’s container to the Philippines was loaded with 40 folding tables, 44 waiting room chairs, 75 student chairs, and one church lectern. In addition, pallets of school and hygiene kits, Christmas boxes, peanut butter, and shoes and bags were included. Thirty bicycles, sleeping bags and sleeping mats were squeezed…
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Siouxland and Norfolk Made Mercy Meals on the Way to Guatemala
On July 15, an empty container was quickly filled at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk with 36 pallets of Mercy Meals from Siouxland and Norfolk. These fortified rice meals are on their way to Guatemala in a sealed container. Each box contains 216 Mercy Meals. Thank you, to all the volunteers who faithfully put these meals…
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