Retailers are once again offering Thanksgiving holiday meal bundles targeting a price point of under $3.50 to $4 per person for a family of 10. While every deal includes traditional staples like turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, their fresh produce components differ in size and variety.
Aldi
Aldi's bundle feeds 10 for under $39 without requiring coupons, minimum purchases or loyalty memberships.
- Produce focus: It contains 3 pounds of sweetpotatoes, a 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries, fresh celery and baby peeled carrots.
- Other highlights: Based on the American Farm Bureau Federation benchmark, the basket includes a 16-pound Farmer's Choice whole turkey, Chef's Cupboard stuffing mix, Hawaiian sweet rolls, frozen peas, pie crusts, pumpkin pie mix, milk and heavy cream.
In addition, Aldi is launching its nationwide Aldi Deck-Out contest from Nov. 9-22, inviting superfans to decorate for the holidays in the ultimate Aldi style for a chance to win up to $10,000 in free groceries. Shoppers can upload photos of their over-the-top, Aldi-themed displays along with a 100-word description at AldiDeckOut.com to compete. One grand prize winner will take home $10,000 in Aldi groceries, a custom trophy and seasonal favorites, while up to 10 honorable mention winners will each receive $1,000 in groceries.
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee matched national discount competitor pricing by lowering its 26-item meal bundle to under $35 for 10 people.
- Produce focus: The bundle includes a 5-pound bag of Hy-Vee One Step russet potatoes, three fresh sweetpotatoes and a 12-ounce bag of fresh Ocean Spray cranberries.
- Other highlights: It features a frozen turkey (up to 12 pounds), canned green beans and corn, corn muffin mix, stuffing, rolls, pumpkin pie mix and whipped topping. Hy-Vee also offers a gluten-free meal bundle for $50 or less and a month-long “Buy a ham, get a turkey free” promotion.
“Hy-Vee is dedicated to helping families put more food on their tables, now for less than $3.50 per person,” says Anna Stoermer, executive vice president and chief merchandising and retail officer for Hy-Vee. “We know customers are especially focused on value this holiday season, and the new Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal makes it even easier to feed more people for the lowest price.”
Kroger
Rather than a single fixed-price national grocery basket, Kroger focuses on flexible meal options, heat-and-eat preparations and digital planning.
- Produce focus: The offering encourages scratch produce assembly or fresh pre-cut side options available in-store. Shoppers can scale fresh produce portions, fresh green bean side preparations and yam recipes using Kroger's app-integrated AI Shopping Assistant based on guest count and dietary needs.
- Other highlights: It offers “Feast for a Few” options, including fully cooked sliced turkey breast or rotisserie chicken paired with single-serve sides and individual pie slices to reduce ingredient waste for smaller gatherings.
“At Kroger, we believe Thanksgiving should be about celebrating together,” says Mary Ellen Adcock, executive vice president and chief merchant and marketing officer for Kroger. “We're focused on making holiday meals as simple and seamless as possible for gatherings of any size, ensuring our customers can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the holiday with the people who matter most.”
Lidl U.S.
Lidl U.S. provides one of the most produce-heavy fresh ingredient baskets in its $35.86 bundle (available to Lidl Plus members).
- Produce focus: The basket includes a 5-pound bag of Pure Harvest russet potatoes, 3 pounds of fresh sweetpotatoes, 3 pounds of fresh yellow onions, a 2-pound bag of Peak Harvest baby carrots and fresh celery for scratch-made stuffing and side dishes.
- Other highlights: It includes a 14-pound Shady Brook Farms turkey, canned green beans, jellied cranberry sauce, pie crust, poultry seasoning, mac and cheese and sweet rolls. Lidl also features a “Never Beaten on Price” promise matching Walmart and Aldi on basket totals.
Meijer
Meijer's bundle targets a full meal for 10 at under $35, anchored by discounts on turkey (79 cents per pound or less).
- Produce focus: The bundle provides a 5-pound bag of russet potatoes, 3 pounds of bulk sweetpotatoes and a 12-ounce bag of Meijer fresh cranberries.
- Other highlights: It includes a 14-pound Meijer frozen turkey, canned green beans, mushroom soup, crispy onions, stuffing mix, gravy, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie.
Save A Lot
Save A Lot's bundle comes to an estimated $39.27 ($3.93 per person), utilizing its digital rewards program to offer free produce.
- Produce focus: The bundle rewards members receive an 8-pound bag of Farmer's Promise russet potatoes and a 32-ounce package of Fairhill Farms frozen vegetables for free with the purchase of a turkey.
- Other highlights: It features a 15-pound turkey ($1.49 per pound), shells and cheese, stuffing mix, rolls, pumpkin pie, canned green beans, French-fried onions and cream of mushroom soup.
“Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and enjoy a meal, and we believe everyone should be able to celebrate without worrying about the cost,” says Katie Kobus, vice president of marketing for Save A Lot. “By offering a complete Thanksgiving meal for less than $4 per person, we're helping families enjoy their holiday favorites while making the most of their grocery budgets.”
Schnucks
Schnucks offers a 10-person meal for under $4 per serving (under $40 total).
- Produce focus: The meal offers the largest potato allocation of all bundles with a 10-pound bag of Schnucks russet potatoes, alongside fresh sweetpotatoes and sleeved fresh celery.
- Other highlights: It requires a digital reward coupon for the Schnucks whole frozen turkey. Includes stuffing mix, canned green beans and corn, mushroom soup, fried onions, rolls, whipped topping and a Marie Callender's pie.
Walmart
Walmart's $35 holiday meal bundle includes 26 items, marking an 18% increase in items from the previous year.
- Produce focus: The bundle features a 5-pound bag of fresh russet potatoes for homemade mashed potatoes, three fresh sweetpotatoes for sweetpotato casserole and a 12-ounce bag of fresh whole cranberries.
- Other highlights: It includes a 10- to 16-pound Butterball turkey (97 cents per pound), Stove Top stuffing, canned green beans and corn, Campbell's cream of mushroom soup, French-fried onions, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie ingredients.
“The Holiday Meal Basket has become one of our favorite traditions at Walmart. It brings our purpose to life in such a meaningful way by helping families make the holidays special without stretching their budgets,” says David Guggina, president and CEO for Walmart U.S. “This year, our Holiday Meal Basket brings even more food to the table for just $35, while making it easier for customers to plan, shop and celebrate in ways that work for them.”
