Malawi Receives Mercy Meals Shipment from OGT

The Orphan Grain Train Norfolk container of Mercy Meals rice and beans that were sent in March of 2026 was received in Malawi. The 1,188 boxes of fortified packets equal 256,608 individual meals. The recipients expressed great appreciation for the food that will help to alleviate some of the food insecurity in the area.

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…

Zambia to Receive Generator, Mercy Meals and Medical Equipment

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Orphan Grain Train loaded a container with 16 pallets of Mercy Meals, medical equipment and a generator for Zambia. In addition, there were 49 student chairs, 10 bicycles and diapers for adults and youth. This container will be received by Gospelink of Refunsa, Zambia. Thank you, to the men who…

Church Pews and Chairs are Part of the Load to Liberia

On Thursday, August 6th, a crew of men and women loaded a container of heavy church pews and church furniture to be sent to Liberia. Seventeen pews, an altar, a baptismal font and pulpits were carefully placed in the container along with 80 stackable chairs. Ten bikes, school kits, blankets and linens and women’s and…

Norfolk Loads Furniture and More for the Philippines

On Tuesday, July 28, Orphan Grain Train’s container to the Philippines was loaded with 40 folding tables, 44 waiting room chairs, 75 student chairs, and one church lectern. In addition, pallets of school and hygiene kits, Christmas boxes, peanut butter, and shoes and bags were included. Thirty bicycles, sleeping bags and sleeping mats were squeezed…

Siouxland and Norfolk Made Mercy Meals on the Way to Guatemala

On July 15, an empty container was quickly filled at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk with 36 pallets of Mercy Meals from Siouxland and Norfolk. These fortified rice meals are on their way to Guatemala in a sealed container. Each box contains 216 Mercy Meals. Thank you, to all the volunteers who faithfully put these meals…

Toy Hauler Full of Items Delivered from S.D.

Sherri and Robert Blaseg from Huron, SD pulled their “toy hauler” RV full of 213 OGT filled boxes and quilts to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk on Friday. The boxed items were put together by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron, SD. Thank you, members of Mt. Calvary for gathering and sorting all of these items….

Carol and Mace VanDeStroet and daughters Jamie and Kara took a road trip from Inwood, Iowa to Norfolk, Nebraska. They brought a truck load of very well put together items: 53 feminine kits, over 400 hygiene bags and pencil bags, specially sewn skirts and clothing and back packs. Mace helped Carol cut the fabric for…

Norfolk Sends International Charity Fund in Republic of Georgia

Orphan Grain Train Norfolk loaded for the International Charity Fund in the Republic of Georgia. This is a shipment of clothing for men, women and children. Thank you, to all our volunteers who prepared, boxed and loaded the items for this shipment. A special “thank you” to this faithful crew of men who show up…