Ukraine Awaits Container from Indiana
Recipients in Uman, Ukraine are awaiting a shipment of clothing, diapers and shoes that was recently sent by Orphan Grain Train Indiana. Thank you, OGT Indiana volunteers for packing that beautiful load that hopefully will arrive soon.
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Helping Kids Round First Partnership with OGT Load Arrives in Chad
The load of fortified meals, medical equipment and clothing arrived safely in Chad through the wonderful partnership of #helpingkidsroundfirst, Craig Severtson and his staff and #orphangraintrain. The load came out of Orphan Grain Train Norfolk but the transportation of the container from the port, through Cameroon and into Chad was supported by Helping Kids Round…
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Maryland Loads for Liberia with Great Volunteers
Friends – with great pleasure, I report that the Orphan Grain Train Maryland Branch loaded over 30,000 lbs. of boxes and articles of summer clothing, shoes, hygiene, student-desks, bicycles, books, Luci Lights, and more. These articles will make their way into the hands of needy children and adults of Liberia. It is by no small…
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Iowa West Load to Latvia Arrives Safely
Orphan Grain Train Iowa West received word that their spring load to Latvia arrived safely. Clothing for men, women and children, school kits, toys medical supplies and equipment and hygiene kits and supplies were included in the load. Thank you, Iowa West volunteers and donors! It’s always good news to hear that a container arrived…
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Wisconsin Delivers Diakonia to Lithuania
Evangelical Lutheran Diakonia in Lithuania received a wonderful load of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, 150 boxes of infant and adult diapers, fifty stackable chairs, ten bicycles, and 40 boxes of either school kits, supplies or teacher’s kits. Diakonia is the Greek word for “service or relief.” This shipment, sent by Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin,…
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Grand Island Sends Load To Panama
In mid-August, Orphan Grain Train Central Nebraska in Grand Island prepared and packed a load for Church of God of Prophecy in Panama. The container, which is enroute to La Chorrera, has blankets, hygiene kits and supplies, clothing, medical equipment and supplies and 47 school desks. Four PET children’s wheelchairs are also included in this…
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Mid-Atlantic Team of 25 Load for Republic of Georgia
Orphan Grain Train Mid-Atlantic Branch had a spectacular day to load a container for Republic of Georgia. Saturday, August 23rd was bright, sunny, clear, and cool – so unusual for a month that’s usually very hot and humid. Our truck arrived way ahead of time, allowing us to start by 8:30am, a full half hour…
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North Dakota Sends 1,100 Boxes of Aid to Lithuania
On July 8, a dedicated group of Orphan Grain Train North Dakota volunteers came together to sort, pack and load a shipment bound for Lithuania. The container held more than 1,100 boxes filled with clothing and hygiene supplies, with an estimated value of $249,774. These essential items will be distributed to families and individuals in…
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Meals Arrive in Madagascar to Feed Many in Need
An Orphan Grain Train Norfolk shipment of 256,608 Mercy Meals/Feed My Starving Children arrived in Madagascar after four months enroute to its destination. Foyer des Handicapes de Tanjomoha announced the arrival of the food in June. Foyer des Tanjomoha is a facility that provides a home for young people in difficult situations. It was established…
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