“Jane of All Trades” Sews 1,800 Pillowcase Dresses for Girls
Fifteen years and 1,800 pillowcase dresses later, Jane Pfeifer, or better known as “Jane of All Trades” from Madison delivered another box of dresses to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk on Thursday. She is a kind of “handyman” in many areas, especially when it comes to sewing. We thank you Jane for sharing your gifts with…
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Students Learn how to Sort and Pack for Others
Christ Lutheran School students in 6-8th grades walked over to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk Servant Center on Thursday to volunteer. As part of Lutheran School’s week, the students spent the afternoon sorting and packing for their servant event. Part of the group packed Mercy Meals and the other packed blankets, clothing and school and hygiene…
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Republic of Georgia Receives Manna Packs from OGT Norfolk
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s Load of 1,260 boxes of Feed My Starving Children Manna Packs arrived in Mtskheta, Republic of Georgia and the food was immediately unloaded and delivered to internally displaced people in the area. These are people who have been displaced because of conflict in their homeland. There are over 1,000 settlements established…
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Altar Guild from Bancroft Shares Supplies for Making Kits
St. Paul’s Lutheran Altar Guild in Bancroft, Nebraska stopped by Orphan Grain Train Norfolk on January 22 to deliver supplies for hygiene and layette kits. These items are welcomed by all OGT locations. Thank you, Roberta, Ruthann, Carol, Caroline, Rojane, Denise, Laurie and Barb for collecting them. OGT Norfolk has a permanent kit making station…
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Norfolk Schools in Malawi Lines Up to Receive Aid
Norfolk Schools in Malawi sent photos of Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s October shipment of goods to Blantyre, Malawi and Dr. Joe Mtika. Two hundred sixty-four boxes of Mercy Meals, 24 mattresses, 37 bed frames, clothing, 50 sleeping mats and 1 transmission were part of the load. Blankets, computer modems and fabric were also received by…
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Grateful Recipients from Ghana Send Word of Receiving Shipment
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk received word that the October shipment to Accra, Ghana arrived safely at the Ebenezer AkwangaHuman Rights & Humanitarian Institute. Dr. Ebenezer Derek Mbongo Akwanga, Founder & Chief Executive Officer expressed his appreciation of this shipment in an email sent January 5th: Monday, January 5, 2026 “Grace, peace, and deep thanksgiving to…
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Lawn Mower Arrives in Ukraine for Korostyshiv Orphanage
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s shipment to Bible Orphan Ministry arrived in Ukraine this week. Alla Vasilieva of Bible Orphan Ministry shared these photos and story: “These days, our hearts are filled with joy and sincere gratitude! We are thrilled and delighted to share some wonderful news—the Korostyshiv orphanage has finally received its long-awaited lawn mower!!!…
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Dry Beans and More Loaded for South Sudan
On January 14, Orphan Grain Train Norfolk loaded 24, 696 lbs. of dry beans along with medical equipment, clothing and shoes for a container packed for South Sudan. Over 90 boxes of blankets, quilts and school kits were also part of the load. Thank you, faithful OGT Norfolk volunteers for once again saying “Yes, I’ll…
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St. Paul’s School Forgoes Christmas Gift Exchange to Gift Supplies for Kits
St. Paul’s Lutheran School of Norfolk, Nebraska recently delivered items that are needed to make school and hygiene kits. In lieu of their usual Christmas school gift exchange, students and staff chose to bring in items to donate for the kits to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. First – fourth grade students brought in supplies for…
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