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The Most Affordable Groceries for Thanksgiving Dinner
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The Most Affordable Groceries for Thanksgiving Dinner

It’s time to start strategizing your Thanksgiving action plan. And whether you’re hosting a full meal or just bringing one dish to a Friendsgiving, the process of preparing delicious holiday meals will always start in the same place: the grocery store.

Luckily, during this time of inflated food prices, several of our favorite supermarkets have announced big deals on Thanksgiving staples that will make it easy to make a delicious spread without breaking the bank.

These savings cover a wide range of grocery options, so you can customize a shopping list to suit your needs. Some reductions focus on individual ingredients, like creamy condensed soups for stews or broth for a delicious sauce. But if you don’t feel like cooking, many ready-to-eat sides and desserts are marked down to prices below $5 and $10, meaning you can just buy a pumpkin pie and take it home your friend.

Of course, there are also turkeys — even the beloved Butterball brand — at affordable prices, which we’re very grateful for given the high price of protein. Many of these grocery deals will make it easier for you to plan a full Thanksgiving dinner by bundling together discounted items. Simply buy the full package and your menu is practically set for you, with a cost per person so low you can splurge on a nice bottle of wine.

The best part about all the Thanksgiving savings available this year is that many of them come from major retailers. These discounts are accessible and it is likely that a supermarket near you participates. Here are some of the deals you need to know about at grocery stores across the country, including Walmart, Aldi, Target, Lidl, Sam’s Club and Amazon Fresh.

Walmart Thanksgiving Dinner for $7 per person

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Holiday grocery savings at Walmart can be found online or in stores, and they will last until December 25. A bundled selection of 28 items will help you serve a meal for 10 people at around $7 per person. But if you’re not interested in buying the whole set, the store also offers tons of separate ingredients, like boxed stuffing mix, mini marshmallows, and canned green beans. Walmart’s offerings are largely focused on the components you need for baking, but the brand’s bakery offers pies, cookies, and other treats at affordable prices if you’re looking for something ready to eat.

Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner for $4.70 per person

Courtesy of ALDI


The Germany-based supermarket chain is taking savings seriously by setting prices for Thanksgiving staples lower in 2024 than in 2019. So if you’re looking to reduce the cost of inflation, this is the perfect place to do it. In addition to a $47 grocery bundle that will feed 10 people for a surprisingly low cost of $4.70 per person, Aldi also offers bundles that are ideal when you’re heading to a potluck or party Christmas. Priced at just $10, these packs include appetizer essentials like wine, crackers, dip, cheese, and grapes, so you’ll never arrive empty-handed.

Lidl Thanksgiving Dinner for $4.50 per person

Courtesy of LIDL


Similar to Aldi, this popular European chain has made its way to the United States and we love it for its always fresh ingredients, international selection, and cheap prices. Lidl offers the most affordable Thanksgiving meal per person on this list, with a package that feeds 10 people for $45, or $4.50 each. Lidl USA CEO Joe Rampoldt says this is due to the company’s global supply chain, which it can leverage to source quality products at low costs. In the meal offering, customers will find groceries like boxed macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, a turkey and the ingredients needed to prepare side dishes, like sweet potato casserole or mashed apples. earth. A key difference between this package and Aldi’s is that the latter includes cranberry sauce, which is why it costs $2 more.

Sam’s Club Thanksgiving Dinner for $10 per person

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If you’re hoping to spend minimal time in the kitchen — without sacrificing flavor — Sam’s Club might be your best bet. The Walmart-owned supermarket is offering a packaged Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people for $100. But the slightly higher price (which is still only $10 per person) comes with some big perks. The supermarket can have all the groceries delivered to your home in less than three hours, and everything is already cooked. There’s mashed sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, a platter of mac and cheese that just pops into the oven to melt, and even a smoked turkey.

Amazon Fresh Thanksgiving Dinner for $5 per person

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Shop online or in-store to take advantage of Amazon Fresh holiday dinner discounts. The brand’s Thanksgiving grocery bundle will serve six people for less than $30, but its sales are especially helpful for those who prefer not to buy all the ingredients for Turkey Day at once. Shop individual items at great prices (Butterball turkeys are currently 50% off) or try a package of ingredients for a specific dish, like everything you need to make stuffing or apple pie. Amazon Prime members will receive additional discounts, so now is the perfect time to finally become a member.

Target Thanksgiving Dinner for $5 per person

Courtesy of Target Brands, Inc.


For anyone hosting a small holiday dinner, Target might be the way to go. (And while you may know the store best for its clothing, housewares, and appliances, I recommend trying it for inexpensive groceries!) The brand’s Thanksgiving menu costs $5 $ less than in 2023, and it feeds four people for a total of $20. But you can buy additional sides and entrees for less than $5 each, like Good & Gather’s cheddar macaroni or a cranberry goat cheese log, which would be delicious on some crackers. Whole pies cost less than $5, proving you shouldn’t underestimate Target.