Support & Help

Village is a free hyperlocal community sharing app. Neighbors share extra food, clothing, skills, and items with those who need them. Everything is free — no bartering, no selling.

Tap the + button in the center of the tab bar. Choose whether you're offering something or need something, fill in the details, and tap Post. Your listing will appear in the community feed.

Browse the Explore tab or Home feed. Tap on any post to see details, then tap the Claim button. The poster will be notified and you can coordinate pickup via in-app messaging.

Yes! Stores, corporate companies, nonprofits, and government agencies can register as Partners to donate surplus items. Go to the Partners tab and tap "Become a Partner" to get started.

Yes. Your personal data is stored locally on your device. We don't sell or share your information with third parties. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

Go to Profile → Edit Profile. You can clear your data at any time. All your posts and profile information will be removed.

Village uses a reputation system to build community trust. You earn badges by completing exchanges and receiving positive ratings. Badge tiers progress from New Neighbor → Helpful Hand → Trusted Neighbor → Community Pillar → Village Champion.

Local stores, restaurants, and organizations can post time-sensitive surplus donations (like bread nearing expiry). These appear with countdown timers on the Home screen so neighbors can claim them before they go to waste.