Where is free food distribution, and what restaurants and businesses are open today?
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Free food distribution and food aid
Poseidon on Hilton Head at Shelter Cove offers a free community dinner Oct. 13 (Thursday) from noon to 4 p.m.
Home Team BBQ of Charleston will be serving barbecue and sides Oct. 13 (Thursday) to about 500 recovering Hilton Head Island residents at Foundation Realty/Carrabbas, starting at noon.
The American Red Cross will be serving hot meals at St. Helena Elementary School on Oct. 13 (Thursday) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For questions, call 803-312-5222.
Deep Well Project, 80 Capital Drive, Hilton Head Island: Call one day ahead, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday
Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, also open Oct. 13, call 843-785-2895 extension St. Vincent de Paul for food delivery
Bluffton Self Help, 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. Friday
Campbell Chapel AME Church, 25 Boundary Street, Bluffton: soup kitchen at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays
Church of the Cross, 110 Calhoun Street, Bluffton: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays
Our Lady's Pantry at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lady's Island-- (m-F) 10-3
Port Royal United Methodist, 1602 Columbia Avenue, Port Royal: between 10:30 to 12:30 depending on truck delivery time Fridays
Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday
Church of the Holy Trinity, Margaret F. Curtis Food Pantry, 2676 Bees Creek Road, Hardeeville: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays
Hilton Head Presbyterian Church, 235 William Hilton Parkway: serving breakfast at 8 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15, water, showers and debris cleanup/tree removal also available. Breakfast at 9 a.m. and community meal at 1 p.m. Oct. 16
Restaurants and other businesses open on Hilton Head Island
Panera Bread, 1012 William Hilton Parkway: open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday
Ruby Lee’s South, 19 Dunnigans Aly: free lunch for first responders, civic personnel and government employees who helped in Hilton Head Island recovery efforts from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, open to general public for dinner
Subway, The Village at Wexford, William Hilton Pkwy J-3: aiming to open at 10 a.m. Wednesday
Atlanta Bread, 45 Pembroke Drive: open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with limited menu
The French Bakery, 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Ste.120.
Wendy’s, 2 Natures Way: open 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday
Atlanta Bread, 45 Pembroke Drive: open 8 a.m. Wednesday with limited menu
Subway, 1511 Main Street: open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday
McDonald's, 50 New Orleans Road: open until 9 p.m. Wednesday, open 8 a.m. Thursday
Stacks Pancakes of Hilton Head, 2 Regency Parkway: free food to first responders, volunteers and government employees Wednesday morning, aiming to open for general public Thursday
Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe, 69 Pope Avenue: open 4 p.m. Wednesday with limited menu
Hilton Head Diner Restaurant, 6 Marina Side Drive: open as of 10:45 a.m. Wednesday with limited menu, aiming to resume regular 24-hours
Subway, 1 N Forest Beach Drive: open until 7 p.m. Wednesday, might close earlier
OKKO, 95 Mathews Drive: open until 11 p.m. Wednesday
Pomodori Italian Eatery, 1 New Orleans Road: open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday
Local Pie Woodfired Pizza, 55 New Orleans Road: open until 10 p.m. Wednesday, first responders receive 25 percent off
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, 11 Palmetto Bay Road: open until 10 p.m. Wednesday
Poseidon on Hilton Head at Shelter Cove, free community dinner from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday.
Asian Bistro, 51 New Orleans Road: open until 10 p.m. Wednesday
British Open Pub, 1000 William Hilton Parkway: open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday
Captain Woody's Bar & Grill, 6 Target Road: outside bar opens at 4 p.m. Wednesday
Ruan Thai Cuisine, 811 William Hilton Parkway: open 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, resume regular hours Thursday
Carolina Crab Co., 86 Helmsman Way: open 5 p.m. Wednesday, bar only
Reilley’s Grill & Bar, 7D Greenwood Drive: aiming to open for happy hour
Reilley’s North End Pub, 95 Mathews Drive: bar open Wednesday with dry snacks, open for dinner Thursday night
Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta, 50 Shelter Cove Lane: open until 10 p.m. Wednesday
Frosty Frog Cafe, 1 N Forest Beach Drive: open Wednesday, might close early depending on service
Frozen Moo Ice Cream, 1 N Forest Beach Drive:open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday
Gruby's New York Deli, 890 William Hilton Parkway: aiming to open for breakfast Thursday, hoping to resume regular hours Friday
Southern Coney & Breakfast, 70 Pope Avenue: open 7 a.m. Thursday
Signe's Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe, 93 Arrow Road: open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday
Skillets Cafe & Grill, J-1 Coligny Plaza: aiming to open Thursday morning with limited menu
Java Burrito Company, 1000 William Hilton Parkway: aiming to open for lunch Thursday
Island Bagel & Deli, 841 William Hilton Parkway: plan to open Thursday, according to answering machine
The Porch Kitchen and Bar, 1 S Forest Beach Drive: aiming to open 5 p.m. Thursday
Main Street Cafe & Pub, 1411 Main Street: open 11 a.m. Thursday
Santa Fe Cafe, 807 William Hilton Parkway: aiming to open 5 p.m. Thursday
Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana, 37 New Orleans Road: market open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner service begins 5:15 p.m. Thursday
The Sea Shack, 6B Executive Park Road: open 11 a.m. Thursday
Charlie's L'etoile Verte, 8 New Orleans Road: aiming to open for dinner Thursday
Nick's Steak and Seafood, 9 Park Lane: aiming to open Thursday, according to Facebook page
Street Meet American Takeout & Tavern, 95 Mathews Drive: open 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner Thursday
Hinoki Japanese Restaurant, 37 New Orleans Road: open 5:30 p.m. Thursday
Truffles Cafe, 71 Lighthouse Road: open 4 p.m. Thursday
Big Bamboo Café, 1 N Forest Beach Drive: aiming to open Thursday night
Mangiamo, 2000 Main Street: open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, first responders with identification eat free
Chart House, 2 Hudson Road: open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday with limited menu
The Salty Dog Cafe, 232 S Sea Pines Drive: open 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday
The Crazy Crab, 104 William Hilton Parkway: open for lunch and dinner Thursday
Tail Wiggles Pet Supply, Village at Wexford: open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday
Island Family Dental, 2 Corpus Christi Pl., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday
Hilton Head House of Jerky, 1 N Forest Beach Drive: open 9:00 a.m. Thursday, all first responders, linemen and clean up crews get a free 1oz pack of beef, a bottle of water, a stick of local raw honey and 10 percent off any purchase. All locals will receive 10 percent off their purchase.
Chow Daddy's, 14b Executive Park Road: open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday
All About Pets, 12 Target Road: open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday
Wine & Spirits Shop, 50 Shelter Cove Lane: open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
Cowboys Brazilian Steakhouse, 1000 William Hilton Parkway: open at 5 p.m. Thursday
Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 14 Folly Field Road: open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday
Hugo's Seafood & Steakhouse, 841 William Hilton Parkway: open 4 p.m. Thursday
OMBRA Cucina Rustica, 1000 William Hilton Parkway: open 4:30 p.m. Thursday
Player’s World of Sports, 38 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 130: open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
Wayback Burgers, 32 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 150: open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday
Copper Penny, 38 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 123: open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
Coastal Bliss, 38 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 126: open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday
New York City Pizza, 28 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 119
The French Bakery, 28 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 120: open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rooftop Bar at Poseidon, 38 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 121: open at 4 p.m. Thursday
Stu's Surfside Subs, 1 N Forest Beach Drive: open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
Main Street Medical, 93 N Main Street: open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday
Belk, 28 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 100: Open and resuming regular business hours
World of Beer, 30 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 140: Open and resuming regular business hours
Skull Creek Boathouse, 397 Squire Pope Road: open 4 p.m. Friday
Relish Café, 33 Office Park Road: open 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday
Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant, 130 Arrow Road: open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday
Poseidon, 38 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 121: Opens Friday 11 a.m.
AT&T, 34 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 160: Opens Friday with regular business hours
Mia’s Harbour, 28 Shelter Cove Land Suite 115: opens 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday
WiseGuys, 1513 Main Street: opens 5 p.m. Friday
Marley’s Island Seafood Grille, 35 Office Park Road: opens 4 p.m. Friday
Lucky Rooster, 841 William Hilton Parkway: opens Friday night with limited menu
Black Marlin Bayside Grill, 86 Helmsman Way: open 4 p.m. Friday
One Hot Mama’s, 7D Greenwood Drive: opens 4 p.m. Friday, bar only
The Lodge, 7D Greenwood Drive: opens 4 p.m. Friday, bar only
Frankie Bones, 1301 Main Street: open at regular hours
Hurricane Bar, 86 Helmsman Way: open at regular hours
Closed
The Crazy Crab, 149 Lighthouse Road: aiming to open Thursday or Friday
Palmetto Bay SunRise Cafe, 86 Helmsman Way: aiming to open in the next couple of days
Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, 1 Hudson Road: closed for the next few weeks
Burger King, 201 Museum Street
Giuseppi's Pizza, 71 Lighthouse Road: aiming to open Friday for lunch or dinner
Memory Matters, 117 William Hilton Parkway: aiming to open Oct. 17
No answer
McDonald’s, U.S. 278
Jersey Mike's Subs, 11 Palmetto Bay Road
Dunkin' Donuts, 4 Southwood Park Drive
Watusi - Breakfast, Lunch & Coffee Cafe, 71 Pope Avenue
Land's End Tavern, 232 S Sea Pines Drive
Harold's Diner, 641 William Hilton Parkway
IHOP, 439 William Hilton Parkway
Kenny B's French Quarter Cafe, 70 Pope Avenue
The Harbour Town Bakery & Café, 140 Lighthouse Road
Bistro 17, 17 Harbourside Lane
The Phoenix Bistro, 70 Marshland Road
Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers & Pizza, 7 Trent Jones Lane
Links, an American Grill, 11 Lighthouse Lane
Live Oak, 100 N Sea Pines Drive
Gringo's Diner, 6 Lagoon Road
ELA'S Blu Water Grille, 1 Shelter Cove Lane
Sea Grass Grille, 807 William Hilton Parkway
The Smokehouse, 34 Palmetto Bay Road
Fancy Sushi Bar & Grill, 435 William Hilton Parkway
Mediterranean Harbour Bar and Grill, 13 Harbourside Lane
Bella Italia, 95 Mathews Drive
Steamers Seafood Co, 1 N Forest Beach Drive
This story was originally published October 12, 2016 at 9:47 AM with the headline "Where is free food distribution, and what restaurants and businesses are open today?."