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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Wisconsin Loads First Ever Load to Benin
Republic of Benin, Africa – Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin is the first branch to ship to this country! On February 11, 2026, a crew of willing volunteers loaded a container with 47,520 Kids Against Hunger/Food for Kidz fortified meals, almost 9,000 lbs. of non-perishable food, clothing and blankets and linens. In addition, there are hygiene…
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Loaded with Love for Liberia
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin loaded for Liberia on Wednesday the 14th of January. Volunteers packed 506 boxes of Kids Against Hunger/Food for Kidz meals, English Bibles, Church furniture, medical equipment and supplies and clothing for men. Fifty boxes of infant diapers and hygiene, layette and feminine hygiene kits were also put into the container. In…
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Support to Jurbarkas Evangelical Lutheran Diaconia Arrives from OGT Wisconsin
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin received word that the container they sent to Lithuania arrived at its destination. The recipients, Jurbarkas Evangelical Lutheran Diaconia’s “Jurbarko sandora, will provide support to the Jurbarkas Women’s Crisis Center. The Center assists women who are facing difficult life circumstances. Support will also be given to parishioners and children’s day care…
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Donated Beans to Haiti Sent by OGT Wisconsin and OGT Minnesota North Team
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin and OGT Minnesota North teamed up to send 18 totes of black split beans to Cap Haitien, Haiti. 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 of the Apostolic Christian…
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OGT Wisconsin Ships to Christian Mission New Life in Ukraine
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin recently loaded and shipped out a container to Christian Mission New Life in Ukraine. The container is filled with 35,640 Kids Against Hunger fortified meals, dry beans, peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables, clothing and medical equipment and supplies. Thank you, OGT Wisconsin volunteers for preparing this substantial load of food and…
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