Bounty of Blessing from Wisconsin
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin’s container to Ukraine arrived safely in Lutsk. The food, clothing and bicycles were greatly appreciated. Thank you, OGT Wisconsin for another bountiful load of items that can be shared with so many people in the Ukraine area. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has…
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Kyrgyzstan Receives Shipment from OGT Wisconsin
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin received word that the container they put together and shipped out in September of 2025 was received by the recipients in Kyrgyzstan. Photos were sent back from some of the 26 organizations that received either medical equipment, clothing, blankets and linens or bicycles. Some of the social agencies work with disabled…
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OGT Wisconsin Sends Food and More to Peru
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin gathered on Wednesday, April 15th to load a wonderful shipment of items to Peru. There are over 8,000 pounds of non-perishable foods and 220 boxes of Kids Against Hunger/Food for Kidz packed into this load. The container is also carrying clothing, bedding, medical equipment and supplies, and bicycles. In addition, there…
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MN North Gathers from Detroit Lakes to Share with OGT Wisconsin
Gary & Lisa and Kayla Geske picked up a load of health kits and school kits, quilts and clothing from a satellite Orphan Grain Train Minnesota North location in Detroit Lakes MN. on Sunday April 12th. The Geske’s also had an opportunity to share about OGT during Bible study at Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit…
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Western Nebraska Continues to Receive Aid from Donors and OGT
Almost 600 bales of hay have been delivered to western Nebraska farmers and ranchers through Orphan Grain Train and donors. All of the hay was graciously donated by farmers in Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. Orphan Grain Train is able to pay for trucking for these loads because of the generosity of donors. In the next…
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Wisconsin Carries Donated Hay to Western Nebraska
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin is hauling hay to western Nebraska. This is the first load that went out last week. There are four more in the works. Thank you, Dave Enders from Lodi. Thank you, donors for supporting the trucking of these loads. Thank you, Wisconsin for supporting the ranchers in Nebraska. Please Lord, we…
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Wisconsin and Minnesota Send Another Load of Beans to Haiti
The teamed-up effort of Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin and OGT Minnesota North’s 18 totes of black split beans to Cap Haitien, Haiti arrived at its destination. Long-time recipient, Josias Marin of Thomassique, will receive the food for the Lutheran school in Haiti. The beans were donated by Apostolic Christian Harvest Call which is a part…
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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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Wisconsin Sends Load to Latvia with Blessing
On February 25, 2026, Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin successfully loaded a 40’ humanitarian aid container filled with donated relief supplies destined for partners serving families, seniors, and vulnerable communities in Latvia. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pampali, Latvia is the recipient for this load. This shipment includes blankets, clothing, medical equipment, furniture and household items….
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