Six and a Half Miles and Counting in Hyannis
Six and a half miles of new fencing and, in the midst of trip seven, Orphan Grain Train fencing volunteers – Dave Meyer, Walt Rosenbaum, Mike Jundt and DeWayne Erickson – are spending the week pulling out the bad and putting in the new in Hyannis, Nebraska. We are always grateful for beautiful weather that…
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OGT Supports Korostyshiv Orphanage Upkeep in Ukraine
Alla from Bible Orphan Ministry in Ukraine said that the Korostyshiv orphanage asked to have help paying for at least part of the cost of cutting down dead trees. There were many dead trees at the site that were dangerous; they could have fallen in strong winds and harmed the children or damaged the buildings…
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More Hedge Posts for Hyannis
Orphan Grain Train’s Logistics Director, Brent Kummer, delivered another load of 2,400 hedge posts to Hyannis, Nebraska today, Sept. 3rd. Ranchers were there ready to offload the posts onto their trailers. The posts will be used to replace the many miles of fencing that were destroyed in March from the largest fires in Nebraska history.
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Malawi Receives Mercy Meals Shipment from OGT
The Orphan Grain Train Norfolk container of Mercy Meals rice and beans that were sent in March of 2026 was received in Malawi. The 1,188 boxes of fortified packets equal 256,608 individual meals. The recipients expressed great appreciation for the food that will help to alleviate some of the food insecurity in the area.
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Residents of Hannah House in St. Petersburg Attend Camp
Oleg, the director of Hannah House in St. Petersburg, Russia is surrounded by Hannah House residents during a recent summer camp. Hannah House, which was established in 2016, provides a safe & nurturing environment for 18-year-olds who are released from orphanages & have nowhere else to go. Bible courses are offered, along with barista, photography,…
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“Thank You’s” to Norfolk Dentists Who Donated Toothbrushes for Kits
A special thank you to these Norfolk, Nebraska area dentists for their generous donations of toothbrushes that were included in the Orphan Grain Train Christmas Boxes: Smiles Dental PC, @ffdnorfolktaylor, #norfolkdentalgroup and #woodduckdental Kelly Asbury’s team of Christmas box builders put together 1,400 boxes in the basement of Grace Lutheran Church this year. Thank you,…
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Las Vegas, NM Receives Another 34 Bales of Hay
A second load of 34 bales of hay was delivered to Las Vegas, New Mexico today, Wednesday, August 26th. Thank you, Damon Thomas for donating this load! Thank you, Lowell for another load well delivered. Thank you, Janna Lopez, from Neighbors Helping Neighbors for all that you did in organizing the logistics for this distribution….
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OGT Fencing Crew Returns to Hyannis
They are at it again! Another Orphan Grain Train fencing crew have made their way back to Hyannis to continue the work. Brian Oswald, Mic Onnen, Ralph Heine, Don Knapp, Bill Masters and DeWayne Erickson are on this trip. For some of the men, this is a repeat trip. Thank you, men, for choosing to…
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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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