Did you know that the nutrients from the food you eat, all containing macronutrients and micronutrients, impact your body’s immunity and resilience against illness? Three significant micronutrients that support immunity are vitamin D, vitamin C, and the mineral zinc.

When most people envision food bank food, canned goods nearing their expiration date generally come to mind. Step foot into Rainier Valley Food Bank on any given day and that image evaporates. Hunger goes beyond people starving with not enough calories to consume. While there may be numerous corner stores offering canned soups for $0.60 a can, affordable options for local, chemical – free romaine, are harder to find.