Sandy Action Center reports rising demand; director urges continued city support

Apr 21, 2026

Sandy Action Center director Kirsten Pitzer told council the pantry served about 373 households monthly in 2025 (roughly 1,000 individuals/month), saw a 25% year‑over‑year rise in new households, and is capacity‑constrained; she asked the city to consider partnership opportunities and keep the center in mind for future support.

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Kirsten Pitzer, director of the Sandy Action Center, presented data from her nonprofit’s 2025 operations and asked the council to consider closer partnership and planning to address growing demand.

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