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Over 2,800km and 30 hours on NSW roads
Our journey with Brad Fittler & the 2026 NRL HOGS Tour
Foodbank NSW & ACT were lucky enough to join Brad Fittler and his team on the NRL HOGS National Tour for the first time in 2026.
In just one month, our team spent over 30 hours on the road and travelled more than 2,800km across NSW, providing free fresh fruit and water to families and young rugby league players.
Visiting Werrington, Gunnedah, Wagga Wagga, Batemans Bay and Goulburn, we proudly worked alongside stars including Greg Inglis, Yasmin Meakes, Dale Finucane and Jada Taylor to celebrate the profound connection between rugby league and the community.
Each stop gave us the chance to support local training clinics, fuel young athletes, and strengthen our connection with the regional groups we already serve.
Samantha Prescott, Chief Operating Officer of Foodbank NSW & ACT, highlighted the importance of our team being able to engage with the people we serve.
“We were excited to be part of the NRL HOGS National Tour supporting rural communities across NSW,” Mrs Prescott said.
“At Foodbank NSW & ACT, we know demand for food relief services in rural areas is high, which is why we distribute more than half of our food outside metro regions into far reaching corners of the state and territory.
Joining Brad and the rest of the NRL HOGS team gave us another chance to connect with those communities and provide fresh fruit and water to support select training clinics throughout the tour.
The NRL HOGS National Tour does fantastic work providing opportunities for young rugby league players and uniting people through the spirit of the game – and we’re thrilled we could be a part of it.”
Samantha Prescott
Chief of Operations
Having invited us on the tour, Brad Fittler showed his support for our mission to end hunger in our communities.
“Food is the absolute key to the future – the quality of food you eat and your access to food.
In understanding the enormity and the reality of some kids and parents lives, I wanted to find a way to have Foodbank NSW & ACT noticed more. So being part of the HOGS Tour was a good start!”
Brad Fittler
Australian rugby league commentator, TV presenter and former NRL player
With more than half of our food relief going to regional and remote areas, this tour offered invaluable time on the ground. These conversations and community moments help us better understand local needs so we can continue delivering essential support where it matters most.