(NewsNation) — Following the destruction from Hurricane Helene, restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, have come together to help feed those affected by the storm.

Helene left the city almost entirely cut off from the rest of the country, with hundreds of roads unusable and widespread power, water and cellphone outages. Flood waters washed away neighborhoods, and city officials say it could be weeks before water is fully restored.

Emergency supplies have been flowing into the area through the few available roads, by plane and even, at times, by mule train. Local restaurants from Asheville’s food scene have also been stepping up to help.

The Appalachian city has been labeled one of the top foodie destinations in the country and boasts the second-highest number of breweries per capita, with 17 breweries per 50,000 people.

The food scene is also a major economic engine in the city, with 12.2% of jobs in food preparation and service, above the national average. Many of those workers have been affected by the storm, with some having to hike out of their neighborhoods to lend a hand.

Restaurants ranging from neighborhood spots like West Asheville’s The Odd to the James Beard award-winning Cúrate have been working to provide food to displaced residents and volunteers helping with rescue and recovery efforts.

A number of well-known local eateries began distributing food in the immediate aftermath, making the most of supplies before they could go bad. And unsurprisingly, some Waffle House locations were still open despite the storm.

Celebrity chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen also deployed to the area, joining with local chefs to provide hot meals in an area where thousands are still without power and many restaurants have seen their buildings destroyed.

President Joe Biden is touring the area by air Wednesday. Federal disaster response teams have been sent to help in all the states affected by Helene.