Lost and Found Portal

Inspiration

We noticed students often lose or find items on campus but have no structured way to report or claim them. This portal solves that problem efficiently.

What it does

It allows users to post lost or found items with details and images, browse listings, and request to claim found items—all in one place.

How we built it

We used React for the frontend and Firebase Firestore for the backend, including image storage and real-time data sync. User authentication is also handled via Firebase.

Challenges we ran into

Structuring Firestore collections for scalability, handling image uploads, and managing claim requests with proper user validation were key challenges.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We successfully built a working full-stack app with real-time updates, image handling, and user authentication, all with a clean UI.

What we learned

We deepened our understanding of Firestore structure, React component communication, and how to handle asynchronous operations smoothly.

What's next for Lost and Found Portal

We'll add admin verification for claims, notification alerts, item status tracking, and explore launching it officially at our university.

Video Demo

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15y1Q8vruahNij5Y4E5QBxBHi0FjXRjpm?usp=sharing

Built With

• bootstrap
• firebase
• react