Monthly food hampers for residents of Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake and Malahat.
CMS Food Bank provides food hampers once a month. Applicants must provide identification for themselves and dependants and proof of residence in the Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake or Malahat area. New clients can call to make an appointment. The provider encourages clients to bring reusable bags. Published hamper service hours are Tuesday 9:00 am–2:00 pm and Thursday 9:00–11:00 am; confirm before attending because the provider page does not specify which day a registered household should use for its monthly pickup.
Service Areas: Cobble Hill, Malahat, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake
Location: 2740 Lashburn Road, Mill Bay, British Columbia
Mill Bay Fire Department provides public safety services to Cobble Hill residents.
The Mill Bay Fire Department provides public safety services to residents of Cobble Hill and Mill Bay. Department information lists responses to medical emergencies, structure, vehicle and wildland fires, motor vehicle accidents and rescues. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies; the department’s direct phone is for non-emergency inquiries. The department accepts junior members from age 16.
Service Areas: Cobble Hill, Mill Bay
Location: 1171 Hutchinson Road, Cobble Hill, British Columbia
Grants of up to $500 per child per year toward registration fees for eligible children and youth aged 18 and under living in the Cowichan Valley.
Supports access to a season of sport by helping cover registration fees. Applications and grant administration are provided by the volunteer-managed KidSport Cowichan chapter. The chapter directs families outside Cowichan to KidSport BC’s Provincial Fund. Confirm current criteria and funding availability with the program.
Service Areas: Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Station, Duncan, Honeymoon Bay, Lake Cowichan, Mesachie Lake, Mill Bay, Sahtlam, Saltair, Shawnigan Lake