Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked
What began as a 5-cent snack sold during the Great Depression has grown into one of Little Debbie's best-selling treats more than 90 years later.
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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Jul 26, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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