We are all concerned about keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe from sickness. Did you know that what you eat can have a profound impact on your susceptibility to catching things that are going around? Many foods influence the workings of the immune system, but some foods have special immune enhancing effects. Certain foods can increase the number of natural killer cells in the body, which help to destroy viruses. Others help enhance the part of the immune system that forms antibodies.

Organizations that lay the foundation for stronger communities will have more re-sources to help them help others thanks to Brookshire Brothers. On Tuesday, January 21st the Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation awarded $123,000 in grants to 36 nonprofit organi-zations and 4 education foundations across its market area. The grants give organizations the resources they need to continue living out their mission of serving those in need.