The Ultimate Guide To This Year’s Thanksgiving Dinner Deals

Grocery bills might be rising, but these Thanksgiving meal deals are here to save the day.

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, wholesale turkey prices are up about 40% this year due to a variety of economic factors, diseases and production declines impacting the poultry industry.

And that doesn’t take into account all the other items on your Thanksgiving grocery list, like mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, vegetables, gravy, cornbread, dinner rolls, macaroni and cheese, glazed carrots, deviled eggs and the desserts.

If it seems like that list just keeps growing every year, then you’re not alone.

And with grocery prices still on the rise in many of your favorite aisles, families everywhere are expecting a much larger bill this year when stocking up on some of Thanksgiving’s biggest holiday staples.

All the Thanksgiving dinner deals you need to know about

Where to score the best Thanksgiving dinner deals this year without breaking the bank — RDNE Stock Project / Pexels

The good news is that some grocery stores can hear your angst — and are here to help.

Every year, some of the country’s biggest grocery chains and food retailers offer Thanksgiving meal deals that contain everything a family needs for a traditional holiday feast at a discounted price.

And that includes stores like Target, Aldi, Walmart, Kroger and Amazon.

From fully bundled meal packages to individual item discounts (and even free butterball turkeys), these retailers are offering significant savings on everything you need to feed your family this holiday season.

Here's a breakdown of the best Thanksgiving dinner deals available right now.

Target

The Target Thanksgiving meal deal was announced on Nov. 5 — and it’s available for under $20.

The meal, which returns this year at its lowest price ever, feeds four people and includes all the staples your family can’t do without this Thanksgiving, including turkey, potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce.

Here’s what’s included in the Target Thanksgiving meal deal that costs less than $5 per person:

Good & Gather Premium Basted Young Turkey (Frozen, up to 10 lb.)
Good & Gather Russet Potatoes (5 lb. bag)
Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce (14 oz.)
Stove Top Stuffing Mix (6 oz.)
Heinz Home Style Roasted Turkey Gravy (12 oz.)
Favorite Day Soft French Bread
Good & Gather Frozen Corn

Plus, you can add any of these side dishes and desserts for under $5.99 each:

Favorite Day apple and pumpkin pie
Good & Gather Harvest Squash Empanadas
Good & Gather Chicken Pot Pie Empanadas
Good & Gather Mashed Sweet Potato with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar
Good & Gather Vegetables with Parmesan Cheese

To make the holiday that much cheaper, Target is offering Good & Gather turkey at the 2024 price of 79 cents per pound — which is more than $0.50 lower than the national average, per the USDA.

Aldi

If you have bigger mouths to feed, the Aldi Thanksgiving meal deal serves up to 10 people for just $40.

The shopping list allows you to serve a 14-pound turkey, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie.

Here’s a look at all the ingredients you can get for the $40:

14lb. Whole Turkey
Chicken Broth
Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
Evaporated Milk
Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Miniature Marshmallows
Cut Green Beans (x2)
100% Pure Canned Pumpkin
Shells & Cheese (x2)
Brown Gravy Mix (x3)
Poultry Spices & Herbs
French Fried Onions
Pie Crust
Chicken or Cornbread Stuffing (x2)
Whipped Dairy Topping
Yellow Onions (3 lbs.)
Baby Peeled Carrots
Celery
Cranberries
Sweet Potatoes (3 lbs.)
Russet Potatoes (10 lbs.)

Keep in mind that some of the side dishes may require butter, milk, soy sauce and other ingredients you likely already have in the pantry or fridge — but those items aren’t included in the $40 list.

Walmart

The Walmart Thanksgiving meal deal is similar to Aldi’s, but some customers qualify for free delivery.

The company announced its annual deal — which serves 10 people for less than $4 per person (around $40) — on Oct. 21. The free delivery is only available for first-time Pickup and Delivery customers.

Here’s what’s included in this year’s Walmart Thanksgiving dinner deal:

Butterball Turkey, 13.5 lb. ($0.97/lb. — lowest price since 2019)
Kinder’s Fried Onions, 4.5 oz.
Campbells Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 oz. (1 can)
Stove Top Turkey Stuffing, Twin Pack 2 x 6 oz.
Great Value Dinner Rolls, 12 ct.
Fresh Russet Potatoes, 5 lb.
Fresh Cranberries, 12 oz.
Great Value Baby Carrots, 2 lb.
Great Value Corn, 15 oz. (3 cans)
Great Value Green Beans, 14.5 oz. (3 cans)
Great Value Artisan Macaroni & Cheese, 12 oz. (3 boxes)
Great Value Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz. (2)
Great Value Pie Crusts
Great Value Evaporated Milk, 12 fl. oz.
Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin, 15 oz.

You can also find a gluten-free Thanksgiving meal deal here — for around the same price.

Timing will also be a major factor in making this deal possible come Thanksgiving, since some ingredients might be “out of stock” when you go to order. Nonetheless, ordering it is quick, easy and one click away.

Kroger

The Kroger Thanksgiving meal deal, which was announced Nov. 6, feeds up to 10 people for under $50.

The meal, known as the “Freshgiving Meal Bundle,” allows you to serve a turkey with stuffing, corn, carrots, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, green bean casserole and a pumpkin pie.

The Kroger Thanksgiving dinner deal includes the following ingredients:

Kroger® Whole Frozen Turkey (14-16 pounds)
Kroger® Turkey Stuffing
Kroger® Chicken Broth
Kroger® Super Sweet Corn
Kroger® Baby Carrots
Kroger® Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Sweet Jewel Yams
Kroger® Idaho Potatoes
Campbell's® Turkey Gravy
Kroger® French Sliced Green Beans
Kroger® Cream of Mushroom Soup
Kroger® Crispy French-Fried Onions
Kroger® Brown and Serve Rolls
Kroger ® Traditional Ready-to-Bake Pie Crusts
Kroger® 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin Puree
Kroger® Original Whipped Topping

"At Kroger, we believe families deserve a Thanksgiving meal that is affordable and delicious," Mary Ellen Adcock, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant and Marketing Officer, said in a statement.

"Especially this year, we are giving our customers the quality they expect and the value they love, ensuring everyone has a memorable holiday,” she added.

Amazon

If you have a smaller family, then the Amazon Thanksgiving dinner deal serves five people for $25.

The deal, which starts Nov. 12 and will be available through Nov. 27, includes the following:

8-pound Butterball frozen turkey
Reser's homestyle stuffing
Reser's mashed potatoes
Reser's gravy
Reser's green bean casserole
Amazon Grocery crescent rolls
Amazon Grocery holiday pie

For the holiday pie, customers can choose between a pecan, pumpkin or sweet potato pie, but Amazon Fresh also has berry, apple and cherry pies available — but not included in the Thanksgiving meal deal.

Publix

If you live in the southeastern part of the United States, Publix has multiple Thanksgiving deals available.

The Publix Thanksgiving dinner deals are already fully-cooked — meaning you just need to heat and serve to enjoy — and come with a variety of options that feed both smaller groups and larger families.

The “Complete Turkey Dinner” is available for $69.99 (serves up to eight) and $139.99 (feeds up to 15).

Here’s what’s included:

A fully cooked 9-and-a-half to 12-and-a-half pound turkey
Publix Deli Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing, 2-and-a-half pounds
Publix Deli Homestyle Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, 2-and-a-half pounds
Publix Deli Cranberry Orange Relish, 16 ounces
Publix Deli Marshmallow Delight, 26 ounces
Publix Deli Homestyle Gravy, 32 ounces

Or, for the same price, you can get a turkey dinner that swaps out some of the sides for deli rice and pigeon peas, sweet plantains with bacon and onions and a dulce de leche milk infused bar cake.

They also have several other ham and pork heat-and-serve meals available on their website.

Costco

And last but not least, who could forget about Costco — everyone’s favorite grocery store.

The Costco Thanksgiving dinner deal serves eight people and costs $200 — which is more expensive than other deals on this list, but is perfect for those with large groups or a lot of kids to feed.

Here’s what you’ll get for the $180:

5 lbs. All Natural, ABF, Free Range, Amish farm raised skin-on, netted Turkey Breast
3 lbs. Tray of Mashed Potatoes
24 oz. Turkey Gravy
3 lbs. Tray of Mac and Cheese
3 lbs. Tray of Sweet Corn
3 lbs. Tray of Green Bean Casserole
3 lbs. Tray of St. Claire Dressing/Stuffing
20 oz. Pack of Cranberry Relish
12 Gourmet Dinner Rolls
2 lbs. Whole Pumpkin Pie
2 lbs. Tray of Apple Cobbler

The turkey is pre-brined and ready to roast, meaning there’s no need to prepare anything — while everything else just needs to be heated for easy eating.

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With these deals lined up, there's no reason to stress about your Thanksgiving budget this year.

Whether you have four or 15 mouths to feed, start planning early, check availability at your local stores and snag these deals before they sell out. Your wallet — and your holiday spread — will thank you.

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