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Our Mission
In loving response to Christ, the Servant, the Orphan Grain Train movement encourages and enables God's people to share personal and material resources in bringing Christ's name and character to needy people both far and near.
Individuals Served
5.4 Million Meals
Last fiscal year nearly 5.4 million fortified rice meals were shipped to those hungry and malnourished worldwide.
Cost Vs Operations
1.95¢ / $1.00
Only 1.95% of every dollar spent goes for administration and fundraising. 98.05% goes for helping those in need in the US and worldwide. Orphan Grain Train's Wish List
Weight Moved
44.1 Million Dollars of Aid
Last fiscal year more than $44.1 million worth of humanitarian aid and food was shipped to people in need in the US and around the world.
We serve from 27 locations located across the United States.
Orphan Grain Train has volunteers in 27 locations across the United States who gather clothing and other relief supplies for destitute people around the world. They also raise the money to send these relief goods and food where most needed. Find a location near you to climb aboard the train and serve those in need.
Current Relief Efforts
Oktoberfest in May
Norfolk Area Big Give The Norfolk Area Big Give 2024 will be held from May 16-22, 2024! The Norfolk Area Big Give is a time where Norfolk area supporters are invited to give back to their favorite local charities and learn about other non-profits in...
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Disaster Relief for NE, IA & OK
We Need Your Help for Tornado Disaster Relief Supplies Orphan Grain Train is working with organizations accessing the damage from the destructive tornadoes that ripped through parts of Nebraska, Iowa and Oklahoma recently. The outpour of help from ...
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Servant Center Construction
The new Servant Center was a vision for many years and is now finally a reality with support beams and walls being put in place for the new 20,000 square feet Servant Center which will connect to the Norfolk warehouse in Nebraska. This new additi...
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