Sunbelt Bakery Partners with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® for 16th Consecutive Year to Support Women's Health

Seasonal Sunbelt Bakery Pumpkin Spice Chewy Granola Bars Return to Retailers Nationwide Alongside Limited-Edition Pink Ribbon Displays

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunbelt Bakery is proud to announce the continuation of its long-standing partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.^® (NBCF) for the 16th consecutive year. To mark the milestone, shoppers will see vibrant pink Sunbelt Bakery displays featuring the iconic pink ribbon and NBCF tagline, "Helping Women Now^®," in grocery stores across the country. Additionally, specially-marked packages of Apple Cinnamon Soft Baked Bars, Blueberry Soft Baked Bars, Raspberry Soft Baked Bars and Strawberry Soft Baked Bars can be found on shelves nationwide.

Through this ongoing partnership, Sunbelt Bakery will provide a donation of $50,000 and remains committed to raising awareness and supporting NBCF's mission to provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services.

Coinciding with the return of autumn and breast cancer awareness efforts, Sunbelt Bakery is also celebrating the limited-time return of a fan-favorite seasonal treat: Sunbelt Bakery Pumpkin Spice Chewy Granola Bars.

Made with 8 grams of whole grain per serving, these delicious granola bars are the perfect complement for crisp fall mornings. Whether paired with morning coffee, enjoyed as a mid-day snack, or packed along for a trip to the pumpkin patch or a fall hike, Pumpkin Spice Chewy Granola Bars deliver big autumn flavor in a convenient, portable snack.

Sunbelt Bakery Pumpkin Spice Chewy Granola Bars are seasonally available for a limited time only, hitting retail shelves from August through October.

Look for the vibrant pink displays at your local grocery store to support a great cause and pick up your favorite fall flavor while supplies last.

To learn more about Sunbelt Bakery products, visit SunbeltBakery.com. To learn more about the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and its mission, visit nbcf.org.

ABOUT THE SUNBELT BAKERY BRAND

McKee Foods, a family-owned company based in Collegedale, Tenn., introduced the Sunbelt Bakery brand in 1982. The Sunbelt Bakery brand offers snack products, including chewy granola bars and soft-baked bars. The bars are offered in a wide variety of flavors and offer consumers great tasting snack bars. To learn more about Sunbelt Bakery^® snacks, visit sunbeltbakery.com or follow Sunbelt Bakery on Facebook,Instagram andTikTok.

ABOUT MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION

McKee Foods is a family-owned bakery whose story began during the height of the Great Depression, when founder O.D. McKee started selling 5-cent snack cakes from the back of his car. Soon after, he and his wife, Ruth, bought a small bakery on Main Street in Chattanooga, Tenn., using the family car as collateral. Today, the company employs approximately 6,250 people in Collegedale, Tenn.; Gentry, Ark.; Stuarts Draft, Va.; and Kingman, Ariz. It creates and produces Little Debbie bakery snacks^®, Drake's^® cakes, Sunbelt Bakery snack bars^® and Fieldstone^® Bakery baked goods. Visit mckeefoods.com for more information.

ABOUT NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, INC^®

Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Helping Women Now^® by providing early detection, education, and support services to those affected by breast cancer. A recipient of Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 20 years, NBCF provides support through their National Mammography Program, Patient Navigation, breast health education, and patient support programs. All related graphics, logos, and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of National Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information, please visit nationalbreastcancer.org.

SOURCE McKee Foods Corporation