About 1977 Foundation
A new organization with a simple purpose.
Build stronger footing through nutrition, community, purpose, education and self-reliance.
Our mission
To promote nutrition education, improve access to nutritious whole foods, support community-based programs, and provide education and resources that empower individuals and families to make informed choices regarding food, nutrition, health, and self-reliance.
Our approach
- Help people where they are today.
- Keep nutrition practical and respectful.
- Strengthen community rather than prescribe from a distance.
- Test ideas before trying to scale them.
- Measure success by usefulness, not complexity.
Founding story
1977 Foundation began after a period of stepping away from a long corporate career and spending meaningful time with family. That pause created room to think about what kind of work would be worth building next — and how practical support around food, health, community, and self-reliance could help people move forward.