Sheetz treats, Pints for Pets, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pints for Pets x Southern Tier Brewing Co. 316 North Shore Dr., North Shore. pintsforpetspgh.com Drink beer, help animals (and their humans) in need. On Wed., Aug. 26, from 6-8 p.m., Pints for Pets will host a special fundraiser in partnership with the Southern Tier Brewing Pittsburgh location. Proceeds benefit Second Avenue Commons, described as the region’s only pet-friendly shelter, where individuals experiencing homelessness do not have to abandon or surrender their furry companions to receive care. The event includes craft beer and appetizers, and activities like a silent auction and “Stuff the Kennel” drive for supplies like leashes, dog toys, bedding, and more. General admission tickets cost $60, and each one includes two drink tickets. New Sun Rising x 250 Tables Roberto Clemente Bridge, Downtown. newsunrising.org Break bread with your fellow Pittsburghers during a special communal event. On Sat., Aug. 29, at 10 a.m., New Sun Rising will host a shared meal on the Roberto Clemente Bridge during Building Bridges Day to promote 250 Tables , described in a press release as a civic micro-grants program “funding bridge-building dinners that foster greater connection, belonging, and participation.” The event will preview the 250 Tables initiative, which will fully launch in October and run through April 2027, and work towards the goal of hosting 250 dinners throughout the region. Sheetz Multiple locations. sheetz.com Get ready for “sh’weather weather” when Sheetz launches its fall menu. Beginning on Wed., Sept. 2, the gas station and MTO convenience chain will unveil autumnal pastries, milkshakes, coffees, and other treats. My Sheetz Reward Membez can enjoy $5 milkshakes and choose from new flavors like Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Cheezecake, and Cereal Chiller, described in a press release as a “breakfast-inspired dessert that tastes just like Saturday mornings.”