Ahead of Thanksgiving, major retailers are offering discounted meal packages to help shoppers prepare traditional holiday spreads at affordable prices.
Major retailers such as Aldi, Lidl, Target, and Walmart are selling grocery packages that include everything needed for traditional Thanksgiving dishes, from turkey to mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.
Aldi
Aldi has introduced a Thanksgiving meal package for 10 people priced at $39, coming out to about $3.90 per person. The package includes one whole turkey weighing about 16 pounds, three boxes of stuffing mix, carrots, celery, cranberries, three pounds of sweet potatoes, Hawaiian rolls, and frozen peas. Dessert items such as pumpkin pie mix, pie crust, milk, and whipped cream are also provided.
Lidl
Lidl is offering a 10-serving Thanksgiving meal package for $34.40 until November 25. At $3.44 per person, it is the most affordable among the retailers. The package includes ingredients for up to a 14-pound frozen turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie. Customers must join Lidl Plus and scan the app at checkout to receive the discount.
Target
For smaller family gatherings, Target offers a $30 package. It includes up to a 10-pound whole turkey, three pounds of russet potatoes, cranberry sauce, two cans of green beans, cream of mushroom soup, French fried onions, stuffing mix, turkey gravy, and two baguettes. Target is also selling its own brand ‘Good & Gather’ frozen turkeys for 79 cents per pound at select locations, alongside various holiday appetizers, side dishes, and desserts starting at $5.
Walmart
Walmart is selling a 10-serving holiday meal package for $35. The package features turkeys priced at 97 cents per pound, along with ingredients for stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole with mini marshmallows, corn casserole, and pumpkin pie. Consisting of 17 items and 26 total products, this year’s package offers more items while costing 12% less than last year.
Sam’s Club
For those hosting large groups or looking to cut down on cooking time, Sam’s Club offers a ready-made holiday meal package. Priced at around $158 for 16 servings, it is more expensive than other options but includes both turkey and ham, as well as a variety of pre-cooked side dishes. The package features a hickory-smoked whole turkey, boneless ham, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, mac and cheese, cranberry salad, seasoned green beans, sweet corn, a charcuterie platter, dinner rolls, and two pumpkin pies. Sam’s Club states that the meal can be ready in about two hours.
