Explore the exchange
Trading in Bed-Stuy and nearby
Skills, items, services, food, and spaces your neighbors are sharing right now. No money changes hands, just reciprocity.
Always free
Community fridges, free stores, and sidewalk shelves that give all the time.
Bed-Stuy Community Fridge
Community fridge
Tompkins Ave & Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (open 24/7, take what you need, leave what you can)
Bushwick Community Fridge
Community fridge
Knickerbocker Ave & Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (open 24/7, restocked mornings)
Clinton Hill Community Fridge
Community fridge
Fulton St & Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (open 24/7)
Crown Heights Community Fridge
Community fridge
Franklin Ave & St Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (open 24/7)
Fort Greene Community Fridge
Community fridge
DeKalb Ave & S Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (open 24/7, pantry shelf next to it)
Bed-Stuy Free Store
Free store
Malcolm X Blvd & Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (Sat 11am to 3pm, clothes and housewares)
Bushwick Free Store Pop-up
Free store
Myrtle Ave & Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206 (first Saturday of the month, 10am to 2pm)
Crown Heights Free Store
Free store
Franklin Ave & Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Sun 12pm to 4pm, all free, bring a bag)
Bedford Ave Sidewalk Shelf
Sidewalk shelf
Bedford Ave & Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (plants, jars, odds and ends; always open)
Halsey St Sidewalk Shelf
Sidewalk shelf
Halsey St & Throop Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (books, kids clothes, small housewares; always open)
Lafayette Ave Little Free Shelf
Sidewalk shelf
Lafayette Ave & Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (books and pantry staples; always open)
ElenaSkillIn person
Help with a leaky faucet
Need a hand diagnosing a drippy kitchen faucet.
JonahSkillIn person
Spanish practice partner
Want a patient buddy to keep my Spanish sharp.
PriyaSkillIn person
Help with a leaky faucet
Need a hand diagnosing a drippy kitchen faucet.
NoraSkillIn person
Beginner yoga sessions
Gentle vinyasa flows in the park, mats provided.
SamSkillIn person
Basic plumbing fixes
I can fix leaks, swap washers, and unclog drains.
OmarSkillIn person
Weeknight cooking class
Three fast, cheap, tasty dinners you'll actually make.
SofiaSkillIn person
Portrait photography session
A relaxed hour-long portrait shoot, edits included.
BenSkillIn person
Interior painting help
Cutting in, rolling, and clean edges without the mess.
AishaSkillIn person
Piano lessons for beginners
Read your first notes and play a simple piece.
LiamSkillIn person
Basic plumbing fixes
I can fix leaks, swap washers, and unclog drains.
EthanSkillIn person
Bike tune-ups
Brake adjustments, flat fixes, and full drivetrain cleans.
LuciaSkillIn person
Spanish conversation practice
Casual Spanish chat over coffee — all levels welcome.
RajSkillIn person
Bike tune-ups
Brake adjustments, flat fixes, and full drivetrain cleans.
ColeSkillIn person
Container gardening help
Balcony and windowsill setups that actually survive.
TheoSkillIn person
Beginner guitar lessons
Your first chords and a simple song in a few sessions.
MarcoSkillIn person
Moving & heavy lifting
An extra strong pair of hands for your move.
NinaSkillIn person
Dog walking & sitting
Reliable weekday walks and weekend drop-ins.
LeoSkillIn person
Knitting for beginners
Cast on, knit, purl — leave with a started scarf.
HanaSkillIn person
Sourdough baking lesson
Learn to bake a loaf and take home a live starter.
YaraSkillIn person
Resume & cover-letter review
A sharp pass on your resume and a mock interview.
IvySkillIn person
Portrait photography session
A relaxed hour-long portrait shoot, edits included.
AvaSkillIn person
Spanish conversation practice
Casual Spanish chat over coffee — all levels welcome.
MayaSkillIn person
Sourdough baking lesson
Learn to bake a loaf and take home a live starter.