Better Access to Groceries (BAG)
Order a bag of fresh produce at a low cost.
$5 small BAG, $10 large BAG
Pickup Tuesdays, 1:30 to 6:00 PM
Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation
Proudly located in the heart of Elmwood, connecting people and opportunity for a stronger community.
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Our impact
5–10 tons
of food kept out of the landfill by Food Rescue, every week
Over 2,000
people at Happy Days on Henderson and the Elmwood Night Market
Since 2013
connecting people and opportunity in Elmwood
How can we help?
Choose what fits you to see the programs for it.
Food Rescue
Good food rescued from the landfill and shared with neighbours.
Every Thursday
About Food RescueHousing Support
One-on-one support for renters in Elmwood at risk of eviction and homelessness.
About Housing SupportEmergency Community Response
Help for Elmwood residents with urgent needs, such as emergency repairs, pest infestations, and overdue utilities.
About Emergency Community ResponseElmwood EK Active Living Centre
A place of connection for seniors. Friendships are formed here over coffee, art, games, and food.
Memberships are $20 a year
About the Active Living CentreTots in Elmwood (TIE)
Creative playtime, circle time, craft time, and a healthy snack for children and their parents or caregivers.
Free drop-in, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 to 11:30 am
About TIEEmployment Support
Personalized help to build skills, gain experience, and work toward meaningful employment.
About Employment SupportCounselling
Free, confidential counselling in a safe and judgment-free environment for anyone in the community.
About CounsellingEfficiency Manitoba
Lower your monthly energy bill and make your home more comfortable with free or subsidized energy efficiency upgrades.
About Efficiency ManitobaSmall Grants Fund
Helps local groups carry out community-building projects in the Chalmers neighbourhood, such as events, cleanups, gardens, and art.
About the Small Grants Fund
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Need help right away?
Call us at 204-669-0750, or visit 180 Poplar Avenue.
Get involved
Volunteer
Pack BAGs on Tuesdays, or walk with the Elmwood Unity Walk.
Sign up to volunteerDonate
Give securely online through CanadaHelps.
Donate through CanadaHelpsBecome a sponsor
Reach about 2,000 people at Happy Days on Henderson and the Elmwood Night Market.
See sponsor levelsLearn more about CNRC
Our partners and funders
Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation relies on the generous support of our government, public, and community partners.
Land acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we live and work on Treaty One Territory, on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininewak, Dakota-Oyate, Dene, Cree, Inuit and the homeland of the Red River Métis. We also acknowledge that Winnipeg's clean drinking water comes from Shoal Lake, located in Treaty Three Territory, and electricity from Treaty Five Territory.
Visit us
Call, email, or drop by our office.