Sanford Block Party

The Sanford Block Party is an annual event that targets a Sanford neighborhood for a day of sprucing up that includes light carpentry, painting, and landscaping.

The event brings together elected officials, municipal staff, churches, youth organizations, the community, and neighbors for a day of fellowship that helps the greater good.

The purpose of the Sanford Block Party is to help maintain Sanford's housing stock, beautify its corridors, and enable homeowners to stay in their homes as long as possible.

2026

Information for this year's event will be available soon! The date will be Saturday, April 25, 2026. 

Registration and breakfast will start at 8am. Work assignments begin at 8:30am. Lunch is at noon. The event ends at 3pm.

Planning Committee

The Sanford Block Party planning committee meets at the beginning of each fall to plan for the upcoming event. Anyone interested in serving on the planning committee should contact Karen Kennedy for more information.

Volunteer Needs

Anyone is welcome to come volunteer, whether as an individual or with a group.

Work assignments will include light carpentry, painting, mowing, raking, and other general landscaping. 

We ask that volunteers bring their own tools if they can, including rakes, shovels, painting tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters, gloves, etc.

Donations Needed

This project requires repair and landscaping tools and materials, as well as food, beverages, and entertainment for those who volunteer. Donations are encouraged and appreciated!

Previous Locations

  • Charlotte Avenue
  • McIver Street
  • Maple Avenue
  • Hawkins Avenue
  • N. Steele Street
  • Woodland Avenue
  • W. McIntosh Street-Floyd Knight
  • W.B. Wicker School area
  • Temple Ballpark area
  • East Sanford - First Street, Third Street
  • Jonesboro - Academy Street, Raleigh Street 
  • M.T. Burch Center and Boykin Avenue, S. Vance Street, Oakdale, Swann Street
  • East Sanford - North Avenue, Midland Avenue, N. Fourth Street, N. Fifth Street, N. Sixth Street

Contact

To volunteer or donate, contact Karen Kennedy at 919-718-4657 ext. 5391 or karen.kennedy@sanfordnc.net.