Monday
CVBS morning and lunch.
Salvation Army street pack, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Meals on the Ground dinner at 5:00 pm.
Registered Meals on Wheels: paid supper delivery window 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm if pre-arranged.
Monthly + Weekly Survival System
WEEKLY SURVIVAL PLAN
A simple plan for a safer, more stable week.
- 🍲 Mon – Food & MealsFind food, check pantry, plan meals
- 🚿 Tue – Hygiene & LaundryShowers, laundry, self-care
- 🏠 Wed – Shelter & SafetyCheck shelter, safety, and support
- 🚶 Thu – Walking RoutesUse maps to get where you need
- 🎒 Fri – Supplies & ClothingCheck clothing and basic supplies
- ❤ Sat – Mental Health & RestGrounding, rest, and self-care
- 📅 Sun – Plan Next WeekReview, rest, and plan ahead
WALKING MAPS
Walking routes to food, services & downtown.
- 🚶 Downtown Duncan RouteServices, food, and essentialsOpen Map
- 🥫 Food & Pantry RouteFood banks and community mealsOpen Map
- 🏥 Health & Support RouteClinics, support, and outreachOpen Map
- 🏠 Shelter & Day Support RouteDay programs and sheltersOpen Map
- 🚿 Laundry & Shower RouteLaundry, showers, and hygieneOpen Map
GROUNDING GUIDE
Simple tools to help calm your mind and body.
- RED – Take 3 deep breaths
- ORANGE – Notice 5 things
- YELLOW – Focus on one sound
- GREEN – Feel your feet
- BLUE – Slow your breathing
- PURPLE – Be kind to yourself
Monthly + Weekly Survival System
Duncan, BC Food Access Guide — follow every week, every month.
Weekly Survival System — Repeat Every Week
Daily Base
Mon–Fri
CVBS Morning
8:30 am – 11:00 am
5810 Garden St
- Coffee and pastries
- Eat here or take something for later
CVBS Lunch
11:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Main daily meal
- Takeout available
- Always take extra if allowed
After Hampers
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bread, fruit, and vegetables available in the lobby.
Mon / Wed / Fri
Key Days
Salvation Army Street Packs
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
280 Trans-Canada Hwy
- Pick up a street pack
- Portable food
- Build reserves
Meals on the Ground
5:00 pm
Hot dinner
These are your double-meal days. Eat and save something if possible.
Friday Bonus
Third Place Café
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St
- Coffee
- Tea
- Baking
Stack this with CVBS for a strong food day.
Sunday
Critical Day
Sunday Sandwiches
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Behind CVBS, 5810 Garden St
Fills the biggest gap of the week — must not miss if possible.
Flex / Backup
Any Day
Kin Park Pantry
No set hours
5789 Alderlea St
Check whenever you pass.
- Bread
- Fruit
- Canned food
- Personal health items
Gap filler when things fall short.
Run by Cowichan Green Community
📞 250-748-8506
🌐 cowichangreencommunity.org
Affordable Paid Options
Meals on Wheels
Paid Delivery
Registered Supper Delivery
Monday to Saturday
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Approximately $10 – $12.50 per meal
- Sunday chilled/frozen meal option may be available
- Call 250-732-6791 on weekdays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Use this as a planned support for seniors, disabled people, homebound people, or people who cannot safely reach public meal programs.
📞 250-732-6791
✉️ mow@cowichangreencommunity.org
🌐 cowichangreencommunity.org
Duncan Garage Café
Cheap Paid Meal
Downtown Duncan
Approximate price: $8 – $11
- Garage Bagel from $8
- Pizza slice $9.75
- Fried egg sandwich $10.50
Why it’s affordable: low-cost menu picks at a healthier downtown café.
Best for: quick affordable breakfast, lunch, or snack.
📍 330 Duncan St, Duncan
📞 250-748-6223
🌐 theduncangarage.com
Cowichan Green Community / reFRESH
Cheap Paid Meal
Duncan
Approximate price: ~$10 lunch
- $10 lunch special when available
- Affordable produce and groceries
- Low-cost frozen meals to take home
Why it’s affordable: community food hub focused on healthy budget meals.
Best for: healthy lunch and stocking up cheap.
📍 2431 Beverly St, Duncan
📞 250-748-8506
✉️ info@cowichangreencommunity.org
🌐 cowichangreencommunity.org
ZZA’s Pizza
Cheap Paid Meal
Koksilah / Duncan Area
Approximate price: from $10
- 10-inch pizza from $10
- Pickup to skip delivery fees
Why it’s affordable: a whole pizza for the price of a single meal.
Best for: filling dinner or emergency cheap meal — eat now or save half for later.
The Fort Game Café
Cheap Paid Meal
Duncan
Approximate price: $7 – $10
- O.G. grilled cheese panini $7
- Caprese panini $10
- Hummus Lover panini $10
Why it’s affordable: $7 grilled cheese is the next cheapest hot meal in town.
Best for: a cheap warm meal in a cozy spot to hang out.
📍 250 Jubilee St, Duncan
📞 250-709-7882
🌐 thefortduncan.com
✅ My Weekly Checklist
Optional tracker — tick what you’ve done this week. Saved on this device only.
Simple Week Snapshot
Tuesday
CVBS morning.
Try for hamper.
Call between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm to ask questions or book hamper appointment.
Registered Meals on Wheels: paid supper delivery window 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm if pre-arranged.
Wednesday
CVBS morning and lunch.
Salvation Army street pack, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Meals on the Ground dinner at 5:00 pm.
Registered Meals on Wheels: paid supper delivery window 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm if pre-arranged.
Thursday
CVBS morning.
Pantry check.
Save what you can.
Registered Meals on Wheels: paid supper delivery window 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm if pre-arranged.
Friday
Third Place Café, 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
CVBS lunch, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Salvation Army street pack.
Meals on the Ground dinner.
Registered Meals on Wheels: paid supper delivery window 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm if pre-arranged.
Saturday
CVBS lunch, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm.
Last Saturday: Duncan Christian Reformed Church meal at 5:00 pm.
Registered Meals on Wheels: paid supper delivery window 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm if pre-arranged.
Sunday
Sunday Sandwiches behind CVBS, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Do not miss if possible.
Registered Meals on Wheels: ask ahead about the chilled/frozen Sunday meal option.
Monthly Survival Structure
📅 Every Month — Last Saturday
Duncan Christian Reformed Church
Time: 5:00 pm
Meal: Full hot meal
📍 930 Trunk Rd, Duncan
📞 250-746-7011
🌐 duncancrc.org
Treat this as a guaranteed end-of-month reset meal.
📞 Once Monthly — Call To Confirm
Duncan United Church Community Dinner
Time: 5:00 pm
When: Happens second or third Sunday
📍 246 Ingram St, Duncan
📞 250-746-6043
🌐 duncanunited.org
Bonus high-quality meal. Call to confirm exact Sunday.
How To Use This System
Stack Food
Do not just eat once. Eat one meal, take food if allowed, and save something for later.
Prioritize Key Days
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are the strongest food days. Sunday is critical and should not be missed.
Build A Small Food Reserve
Use hampers and pantry items to keep bread, canned goods, and snacks. This protects you on bad days.
Never Rely On One Source
If one place fails, move to another: CVBS → Pantry → Salvation Army → Church meals. For seniors, disabled people, or homebound people, Meals on Wheels can be a planned paid supper-delivery support.
Stay Consistent: showing up regularly creates stability.
Plan But Adjust: have a plan, but stay flexible when hours change or food runs out.
Key Reminders
- Show up consistently.
- Don’t skip easy meals.
- Build small reserves instead of eating everything immediately.
- Stay flexible and keep going.
- Plan ahead, but adjust when needed.
- For paid home delivery, call Meals on Wheels early and confirm price, delivery area, dietary needs, and Sunday options.
Food is out there. Use the system. Stay strong. You’ve got this.
Important Disclaimer
Duncan Food & Survival Guide — community-made resource information for Duncan, British Columbia.
This guide was created as an independent, community-focused resource to help people find food programs, meal services, hampers, and basic support resources in Duncan, British Columbia.
The purpose of this guide is to improve access to information, reduce confusion, support survival planning, and help people connect with available community services before situations become emergencies.
🏛️ Not An Official Publication
This guide is not an official publication of the organizations listed unless explicitly stated otherwise.
The organizations, churches, food programs, outreach services, and community resources included in this guide operate independently.
Program schedules, policies, meal availability, hamper systems, eligibility requirements, and hours may change at any time without notice.
Always call ahead when possible.
ℹ️ Information May Change
While every effort has been made to organize accurate and useful information, this guide may contain:
- Outdated information
- Schedule changes
- Seasonal program changes
- Temporary closures
- Changed meal times
- Changed hamper procedures
- Incorrect or incomplete details
- Conflicting information between sources
Users should confirm important information directly with the organization whenever possible.
🛡️ No Guarantee Of Services
This guide does not guarantee:
- Food availability
- Hamper availability
- Eligibility
- Immediate assistance
- Reserved meals
- Transportation
- Shelter access
- Safety
- Admission to programs
Personal Responsibility & Safety
Users remain responsible for their own decisions, transportation, belongings, safety, and conduct while using the information in this guide.
- Respect staff, volunteers, and other community members
- Follow program rules
- Arrive respectfully and safely
- Avoid conflict whenever possible
- Seek emergency assistance if in immediate danger
If you are experiencing a medical emergency or immediate crisis, call 911. In Canada, call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support.
Logos, Names, And Organizations
Organization names, logos, and identifying information are used only to help people recognize and locate services.
All logos, names, and trademarks remain the property of their respective organizations.
Their inclusion does not necessarily imply:
- Endorsement
- Approval
- Partnership
- Official affiliation
- Sponsorship
Unless specifically stated.
Walking Maps For The Weekly Plan
Simple walking loops using Google Maps. Open the route, then adjust the start point to wherever you actually are. Use daylight, stay aware of traffic, and don’t carry more than you can safely walk with.
Food + Community Loop
Best for: checking food access, pantry, and evening meal location.
- Cowichan Valley Basket Society — 5810 Garden Street
- Kin Park Pantry — 5789 Alderlea Street
- Duncan United Church — 246 Ingram Street
Hygiene + Emergency Help Loop
Best for: shower/laundry/shelter questions, then emergency assistance or vouchers.
- Warmland House / CMHA — 2579 Lewis Street
- Cowichan Sobering & Assessment Centre — East entrance, 2579 Lewis Street
- Salvation Army Community Ministries — 280 Trans-Canada Highway
Full Weekly Survival Loop
Best for: one larger check-in route when you have time and energy.
- Basket Society — food / lunch / hamper questions
- Duncan United Church — Meals on the Ground / Third Place Café
- Salvation Army — emergency help / vouchers
- Warmland House — showers / laundry / clothing / shelter
Low-Energy Pantry Check
Best for: days when you only have energy to check one or two places.
- Kin Park Pantry — use only what you need. Stock not guaranteed.
- Downtown Duncan — rest, make calls, plan next move.
- Basket Society — ask about lunch, hamper, bread, fruit, vegetables.