Retailers Offer Affordable Thanksgiving Meals

As Thanksgiving approaches later this month, major retailers across the United States are rolling out affordable meal bundles designed to feed families without straining budgets strained by rising food prices. These deals, available from mid-November through the holiday, typically include a turkey and essential sides for as little as $4 per person, providing relief for hosts planning feasts for groups of four to ten.

Grocery chains and online platforms have tailored offerings to simplify preparations. Aldi is providing a complete meal for ten people at $40, or $4 per person, featuring a 14-pound Jennie-O turkey, gravy, rolls, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, stuffing, carrots, and pumpkin pie. No membership or coupon is required, and the bundle represents a $7 reduction from last year. Walmart matches this price point with a $40 basket for ten, including a 13.5-pound Butterball turkey priced at 97 cents per pound, Stove Top stuffing, dinner rolls, five pounds of russet potatoes, fresh cranberries, three boxes of macaroni and cheese, ingredients for green bean casserole, gravy, and pumpkin pie, plus free express...