The people of Texas are still experiencing the effects of Hurricane Harvey and will be dealing with the aftermath for months to come.
Orphan Grain Train, a top rated charity with Charity Navigators, is providing a variety of items and services to help benefit those in need. The Milbank Orphan Grain Train site can receive them for an appropriate distribution. Joyce Kasuske serves as one of the co-directors for the Milbank Grain Train organization…
There is an immediate need for hygiene items as many people are being housed in shelters with more evacuees expected. In addition to providing adequate supplies for adults, Joyce says numerous supplies are also needed for many children as well…
There’s also a need for cash to help finance outstanding expenses incurred as a result of the recent hurricane disaster. Jeanette Stensland, also serves as a co-director for the Milbank Orphan Grain Train organization. She reminds people that even though in-kind donations are always appreciated, there are things that you need to be aware of as well…
Jeanette says Orphan Grain Train is a reputable organization which has always strived to provide a valuable service to those in need…
In addition to providing an adequate supply of personal items, Jeanette says materials are also needed for those who will be assisting with the clean-up and rebuilding efforts as well…
A listing of the supplies for hygiene and school kits can be obtained by going online to www.ogt.org.
For those who would like to provide a monetary donation, all checks can be made payable to Orphan Grain Train Incorporated, P.O. Box 1466, Norfolk, Nebraska 68701. Donations and checks may also be taken to the Milbank warehouse at 101 West 12th Avenue between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s or from 3 – 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. They may also be dropped off at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. You can also contact Jeanette Stensland at 605-467-0205, Joyce Kasuske at 605-432-4377 or Mae Saeger at 605-432-6413 to make a donation or to obtain further information as well.
