By Shaz Harrison, CEO of Need a Feed

On Sunday, September 21, the Need a Feed Swim Challenge will make waves at UOW’s Emma McKeon Pool from 10am to 10pm.

Twelve incredible teams will dive in and swim with purpose, making every stroke count to raise vital funds for our long-awaited mobile food van so it can bring food, dignity and connection to those doing it tough.

Here’s the splash: Each team member can swim as much or as little as they like, as long as one team member is in the pool at all times during the 12-hour challenge. Whether you’re gliding through or doggy paddling, every stroke counts.

This isn’t just a fitness challenge. It’s community, connection, and compassion in motion.

Lord Mayor of Wollongong Tania Brown, Member for Heathcote Maryanne Stuart will be there to lend their support, while i98FM’s Christian and Bella and the Street Fleet will bring plenty of laughs and encouragement.

Expect excitement all day long with prizes for: Most Laps Swum, Funniest Costume, Most Funds Raised and more!

Need a Feed, Community Group of the Year for 2025, has been serving the Illawarra community for more than 13 years. The funds raised from this challenge will help us to buy a food van so our Mindful Meals food programs can reach more people, more often, in more places.

Come along for the fun, grab a raffle ticket, donate, or just soak in the community spirit. One swimmer in the pool at all times. One big reason behind every lap.

Visit www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1413972 and follow @needafeed