Welcome to ESFRA

SUPPORTING EASTERN SHORE FAMILIES SINCE 1994

The Eastern Shore Family Resource Association is a not-for-profit, charitable organization. The association began with a Community Health Promotion Fund grant in 1994. We provide programs and services for families along the Eastern Shore from Lawrencetown / Lake Echo to Lower East Ship Harbour. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the programs and services we offer. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Programs

Learn about all of the programs ESFRA has to offer! Early Learning, School-Aged, Youth and Adult!

All Programs

Services

Learn about all of the services ESFRA has to offer! Healthy Beginnings, Parenting Journey, workshops, lending programs, and more.

All Services

Donate

Donate to ESFRA via CanadaHelps.org

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Drop-In Program Schedule

ESFRA Events Calendar

Pre-School Screenings (Ages 2-7)
In partnership Dalhousie University's School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Upcoming Initiatives

1 day to the event
Wed, Apr 30
Go With The Flow (APR 30) - Tampons, Pads & Panty Liners
ESFRA Porter's Lake
Free Tickets
Apr 30, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
ESFRA Porter's Lake, Porters Lake Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
We are excited to announce the Eastern Shore Family Resource Associations new initiative “Go with the Flow”! This program is offered to provide consistent access to FREE period products to residents of the Eastern Shore. There are three options per 3 month rotation. you may select ONE option.
8 days to the event
Wed, May 07
It's Shore Fruit! - Family, Single Parent & Senior Fruit Bags
Eastern Shore Family Resource
Free Tickets
May 07, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Eastern Shore Family Resource, Porters Lake Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
FREE bi-weekly fresh fruit bags for local families, single parents & seniors. Registration required
8 days to the event
Wed, May 07
It's Shore Cuisine! Hamburgers & Garden Salad
Eastern Shore Family Resource
Free Tickets
May 07, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Eastern Shore Family Resource, Porters Lake Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
FREE bi-weekly take-home meal kits for local families, single parents & seniors. Registration required.
22 days to the event
Wed, May 21
It's Shore Fruit! - Family, Single Parent & Senior Fruit Bags
Eastern Shore Family Resource
Free Tickets
May 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Eastern Shore Family Resource, Porters Lake Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
FREE bi-weekly fresh fruit bags for local families, single parents & seniors. Registration required
22 days to the event
Wed, May 21
It's Shore Cuisine! Grilled Chicken & Potato Salad
Eastern Shore Family Resource
Free Tickets
May 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Eastern Shore Family Resource, Porters Lake Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
FREE bi-weekly take-home meal kits for local families, single parents & seniors. Registration required.
29 days to the event
Wed, May 28
Go With The Flow (MAY 28) - DIVA Menstrual Cups (3 Size Choices)
ESFRA Porter's Lake
Free Tickets
May 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
ESFRA Porter's Lake, Porters Lake Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
We are excited to announce the Eastern Shore Family Resource Associations new initiative “Go with the Flow”! This program is offered to provide consistent access to FREE period products to residents of the Eastern Shore. There are three options per 3 month rotation. you may select ONE option.
57 days to the event
Wed, Jun 25
Go With The Flow (JUN 25) - Period Panty & Pads
ESFRA Porter's Lake
Free Tickets
Jun 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
ESFRA Porter's Lake, Porters Lake Shopping Center, 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, NS B3E 1J8, Canada
We are excited to announce the Eastern Shore Family Resource Associations new initiative “Go with the Flow”! This program is offered to provide consistent access to FREE period products to residents of the Eastern Shore. There are three options per 3 month rotation. you may select ONE option.