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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.

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Individuals Served

9 Million Meals

Last fiscal year nearly 9 million fortified rice meals were shipped to those hungry and malnourished worldwide.

Cost Vs Operations

2.28% / $1.00

Only 2.28% of every dollar spent goes for administration and fundraising. 97.72% goes for helping those in need in the US and worldwide. Orphan Grain Train's Wish List

Weight Moved

43 Million Dollars of Aid

Last fiscal year more than $43 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

Texas Flood Survivors Receive Support from OGT Houston

      Orphan Grain Train Houston was blessed to be able to deliver care baskets and a gift of financial support to survivors of the flooding in Kerrville, Texas. We are blessed to be a blessing for those in need. Please continue to pra...

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Christmas in July a Success

Thank you to everyone who helped build Christmas Gift boxes in the basement of Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk, NE this year! 1,700 boxes were put together with the help of many generous donors and volunteers. People of all ages were involved in the...

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Disaster Relief Efforts for Hurricane Helene

The brutal force of the massive storm in N. Carolina and surrounding states has left unbelievable destruction and death behind.  Hundreds of miles of roads were destroyed along with having no power, running water or cell phone reception in several s...

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