Fencing is Good for the Soul, Not so Good for the Soles
After four days of fencing in Hyannis, Nebraska, the Orphan Grain Train fencing crew made their way home. Tom Rudloff holds up the worn off soles of his boots. DeWayne Erickson quipped that fencing is good for the soul, but not so good for the soles. Beautiful fence. Beautiful scenery. Beautiful Lord, we serve. Thank…
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New Mexico Ranchers Receive Hay
On Wednesday, August 12th an Orphan Grain Train load of 34 large round bales was distributed to local ranchers in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Las Vegas, New Mexico, is facing urgent needs due to the long-term recovery from the 2022 Hermit’s Peak–Calf Canyon wildfire, ongoing water infrastructure damage, and the continued impact of post-fire flooding…
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Church on the Street in Phoenix Receives Bibles from OGT Phoenix
Orphan Grain Train Phoenix partners with Church on the Street in Phoenix, a nonprofit Christian mission with a heart to win and build people for Christ. It has a special focus on the homeless and incarcerated. Church on the Street requested a supply of Bibles and tracts from the OGT branch. On August 8th, Church…
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OGT Phoenix Assembly Line Crew Puts Together 130 Hygiene Kits
On Saturday, July 25, Orphan Grain Train Phoenix Branch created an assembly line and made 130 hygiene kits. All of the supplies for the kits were donated. The owner of several B&B’s donates gently used towels and wash clothes to OGT Wichita twice a year when he replaces the old for new. These hygiene kits…
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Ohio Brings Relief for Families Moving Home
Orphan Grain Train Ohio rented a U-Haul truck to transport furniture, bedding, household items and clothing. Saturday, July 25th, the truck will arrive in Burnsville for the free giveaway of items to families who are finally able to move back into their homes. In September of 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated the area causing landslides, flooding…
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Ohio Purchases Mattresses for Foster Children
Children’s Lantern in Defiance, Ohio is a Christian charity organization that serves foster children and parents. They recently put out a request for twin mattresses. Orphan Grain Train Ohio saw the request and responded by presenting the agency with money to purchase new mattresses. Photo: The board members of Ohio Orphan Grain Train and the…
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Support for Louisiana Continues with Just Recovery Network
Orphan Grain Train continues to support food insecurity relief efforts in Louisiana. We are working with Toi Carter of Louisiana Just Recovery Network. The food security group has been working together to prepare food to go out to 800 families’ communities in need across Southern Louisiana. The food will go out to communities that LJR…
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Navajo Nations Receive Shipments from OGT Phoenix
On June 11, 2026, the Phoenix Branch rented a 26’ box truck to take donations to two Arizona Navajo Nation locations. This was a three-day trip because of the distance from the Phoenix warehouse. Day 1: load the truck and drive to eastern Arizona and stay overnight. Day 2: drive to both locations and unload…
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Thank you, AWG for Sharing Your Extras
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk delivered 34 pallets of donated food from Associated Wholesale Grocers to Black Hawk, SD. In the early morning hours, OGT Logistics director, Brent Kummer, picked up the load from the Norfolk AWG location and delivered it to the Native American Heritage Association in Black Hawk. Thank you, AWG for continuing to…
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