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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Wichita Volunteers Arrive in Force to Load for Moldova
On Wednesday, August 5th, this amazing crew of Orphan Grain Train Wichita volunteers loaded a container with over 1,200 boxes of men’s, women’s and children and infant’s clothing. As fall approaches, the many boxes of winter coats and shoes included in the load will be welcomed by the recipients in Moldova. In addition, there are…
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OGT Wichita Loads for Lithuania
Orphan Grain Train Wichita organized a strong group of volunteers to load a container for Lithuania on April 8th. The container was loaded with over 180 boxes of blankets and linens, clothing for men, women and children and medical supplies and equipment. In addition, there were 186 boxes of either school kits, layette kits or…
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Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission Receives Kits and More from OGT Wichita
Last month, Orphan Grain Train Wichita delivered to Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ. Founded in 1953, NELM is the only Lutheran presence in the Navajo Nation. OGT Wichita donors and volunteers delivered over 280 boxes of blankets and linens, clothing for men, women and children, and household items. In addition, they shared…
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Lithuania’s “Gabrielius” Feels and Shares the Support from OGT Wichita
Gabrielius in Vyziai, Lithuania received the recent shipment sent by Orphan Grain Train Wichita. Included in the load were blankets, medical equipment and supplies, sewing machines and fabric, hygiene supplies and school kits and supplies. And of course, bicycles. This is a part of letter that was sent from the recipient of this load, “Gabrielius”…
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Wichita Shares OGT Story with St. Luke’s Church, KS
Orphan Grain Train Wichita shared their OGT story with St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Manhattan, Kansas this past Sunday. John Evans, Wichita branch manager and his wife Susan set up the table display and spoke with members of the church about the mission of OGT. Thank you, St. Luke’s members for inviting Orphan Grain Train…
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Wichita Shares Needed Items with Five Local Organizations
Orphan Grain Train Wichita shared items with five local organizations: Faith Builders Inc., Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Passageways, Ltd., Open Door Mission and Church on the Street. Bedding, clothing, toys, hygiene supplies and kits and Bibles made their way into the hands of people who can use them. Thank you, OGT Wichita volunteers and donors…
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Wichita Sends to “Gabriellus” in Lithuania
Orphan Grain Train Wichita sent out a container to Lithuania loaded with 280 boxes of clothing, 42 boxes of medical supplies and 42 boxes of school supplies and backpacks. The recipient, “Gabriellus” will be looking to receive this abundant load in November. Included on the load are bicycles, toys and medical supplies and equipment. Thank…
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Cleaning Kits Aid El Dorado
On June 16th, Orphan Grain Train -Wichita Branch Manager, John Evans and volunteer Henry Boss delivered 39 disaster cleaning kits/buckets to the City of El Dorado, Kansas flood cleanup team. Part of the city suffered from flooding due to local heavy rains. Standing in front of the cleaning kits are two members of the El…
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