Residents of Hannah House in St. Petersburg Attend Camp
Oleg, the director of Hannah House in St. Petersburg, Russia is surrounded by Hannah House residents during a recent summer camp. Hannah House, which was established in 2016, provides a safe & nurturing environment for 18-year-olds who are released from orphanages & have nowhere else to go. Bible courses are offered, along with barista, photography,…
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“Thank You’s” to Norfolk Dentists Who Donated Toothbrushes for Kits
A special thank you to these Norfolk, Nebraska area dentists for their generous donations of toothbrushes that were included in the Orphan Grain Train Christmas Boxes: Smiles Dental PC, @ffdnorfolktaylor, #norfolkdentalgroup and #woodduckdental Kelly Asbury’s team of Christmas box builders put together 1,400 boxes in the basement of Grace Lutheran Church this year. Thank you,…
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Las Vegas, NM Receives Another 34 Bales of Hay
A second load of 34 bales of hay was delivered to Las Vegas, New Mexico today, Wednesday, August 26th. Thank you, Damon Thomas for donating this load! Thank you, Lowell for another load well delivered. Thank you, Janna Lopez, from Neighbors Helping Neighbors for all that you did in organizing the logistics for this distribution….
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OGT Fencing Crew Returns to Hyannis
They are at it again! Another Orphan Grain Train fencing crew have made their way back to Hyannis to continue the work. Brian Oswald, Mic Onnen, Ralph Heine, Don Knapp, Bill Masters and DeWayne Erickson are on this trip. For some of the men, this is a repeat trip. Thank you, men, for choosing to…
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Milbank Keeps Busy with Many Volunteers
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Orphan Grain Train Milbank Collection Center was incredibly busy with 13 volunteers sorting and packing. Usually on Wednesdays, there are nine to ten volunteers. To have thirteen was encouraging! Then on Friday, August 21, a group that cares for the kit making area worked for two hours. They put together…
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Volunteers’ 40,000 Box Celebration in Plover, WI
This is the group of volunteers from Orphan Grain Train packing station in Plover, Wisconsin. The cake is in celebration of the groups’ packing 40,000 boxes in the past 11 years. In addition to those 40,000 boxes, there have been medical supplies, children’s large toys, and other household items that either won’t fit in a…
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Central Iowa to Republic of Georgia Container Received with Great Joy
Orphan Grain Train Central Iowa’s container to Republic of Georgia arrived safely and was received with great joy by its recipients. The container held over 300 boxes of linens and blankets, school, teacher, hygiene and layette kits, and clothing for men, women and children. In addition, there were many medical supplies and medical equipment included…
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Romania Distributes Container to Eager Recipients
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s container to Romania arrived safely in Suceava. The recipient sent photos of the distribution of items to the people in the community. Four bicycles, 70 boxes of blankets and clothing for men, women and children. Also included on this shipment were 132 boxes of Mercy Meals and diapers. A letter from…
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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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