Duncan Survival Hub is a free, lived-experience community resource directory for Duncan and the Cowichan Valley. It gathers food, shelter, hygiene, safety, crisis support, and essential services into one simple guide so people can find help quickly, without judgment.

It's for anyone in Duncan or the Cowichan Valley who needs support — people facing homelessness, hunger, hardship, or crisis, as well as neighbours, volunteers, and outreach workers helping someone find local resources.

No. This is an information guide, not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 right away. For crisis support, contact your local crisis line or emergency services — the Hub can point you toward help, but it does not respond to emergencies itself.

Use the search bar and the Food filter at the top of the page, or scroll to the resource sections. You'll find food banks, hampers, hot meals, and community meal programs across Duncan and the Cowichan Valley, with locations, days, and hours where available.

Check the shelter, safety, and crisis sections of the directory for local shelters, warming options, and support services. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent emotional or mental-health crisis support, use your local crisis line or emergency services.

We work hard to keep listings accurate, but hours, locations, and programs can change quickly. Please call ahead or confirm details when you can, and treat the guide as a helpful starting point rather than a guarantee.

Organizations, churches, and volunteers can help keep the guide accurate by sending corrections or new listings to the contact email in the footer. Community updates keep this resource useful for everyone in the Cowichan Valley.

Use the Food filter or search bar at the top of the page to see food banks, hampers, hot meals, and community meal programs in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley. CVBS runs weekday morning visits (coffee, bread, produce), and Meals on the Ground serves on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Days and hours can change, so call ahead when you can.

Check the Shelter and Safety sections of the directory for local shelters, warming options, and outreach support. If you are in immediate danger or have nowhere safe to go tonight, call 911, or dial 211 for help connecting to shelter and housing services in the Cowichan Valley.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent emotional or mental-health support, the Vancouver Island Crisis Line is 1-888-494-3888 (24/7), and you can call or text 988 for suicide crisis support. Dial 211 to find local services for food, shelter, and other essentials.

Use the Hygiene filter or search for 'showers', 'laundry', or 'clothing' to find drop-in centres and programs offering showers, laundry, hygiene supplies, and free clothing in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley. Hours vary by program, so confirm directly when possible.

Start with the most urgent need. For food today, check the Food section for the next hot meal or open food bank. For somewhere safe tonight, check the Shelter section or call 211. If you are in danger or a medical emergency, call 911. You don't have to sort everything at once — one meal, one safe spot, and one phone call is a good first step.