Target delivers lowest Thanksgiving grocery prices, more holiday meal savings
With the calendar closing in on Thanksgiving Day, retailers are preparing to help hosts and home cooks get all their grocery essentials planned ahead for the food-centric holiday.
"You'll start to see these Thanksgiving bundles from meal delivery services, called heat and eat deals, that will include turkey, stuffing, and potatoes and gravy," Ali Furman, a retail expert for professional services network PwC, told ABC News.
Grocery stores with deals on Thanksgiving essentials
Below, see which retailers are offering consumers meal deals and other discounts this Thanksgiving.
Target
On Wednesday, Target announced a holiday meal for four people for its lowest price ever, under $20.
The affordable Thanksgiving option is aimed at helping customers celebrate without breaking the bank and includes classics and Thanksgiving favorites from national brands and Target-owned brand Good & Gather alike.
Here's a glimpse at what's included: Good & Gather Premium Basted Young Turkey (frozen, up to 10 pounds, for just 79 cents per pound); Good & Gather Russet Potatoes (5-pound bag); Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce (14-ounce can); Stove Top Stuffing Mix (6-ounce box); Heinz Home Style Roasted Turkey Gravy (12-ounce jar); Favorite Day Soft French Bread; and Good & Gather Frozen Corn.
The turkey prices, which have been predicted to increase, will be among the most affordable thing on the table from Target, mirroring its price of 79 cents per pound offered last year.
The retailer will also offer easy-to-prep pies, sides and more for $4.99 each.
Walmart
Walmart says its annual Thanksgiving meal for 2025 is its best offer yet, with over 20 national and private brand items, including a Butterball turkey for 97 cents per pound.
The entire one-click basket serves 10 people, coming in at less than $40 total, according to Walmart.
"This year, we will have the best prices on this basket we've had since the program started [in 2022]," Walmart CEO John Furman said in an Oct. 21 interview on "Good Morning America." "We're down about 25% from last year -- about $14 -- which puts us in a position that this basket is just under $4 a person when serving 10 people."
Walmart will offer free express delivery on the meal basket for first-time pickup and delivery customers.
Aldi
Aldi announced a $40 dollar Thanksgiving meal to feed 10 people, a $7 price drop from a similar deal last year.
BJ's Wholesale
BJ's Wholesale confirmed to ABC News that its annual free turkey promo will be returning this season. Members who spend $150 or more on all the Thanksgiving fixings can get a free Butterball turkey -- fresh or frozen -- with their purchases.
From Nov. 1 through Nov. 10, customers who hit the spend total in a single transaction in-club, online, or through the BJ's mobile app will receive a coupon for a free fresh or frozen Butterball turkey, up to a $25 value. The coupon will be available Nov. 15 and redeemable through Nov. 26, while supplies last.
Costco
Costco has begun pre-orders for its Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner that serves eight people for $25 each, when members use the current manufacturer's discount online.
The entire meal includes a 5-pound Amish-raised, free range turkey breast; mashed potatoes; green bean casserole; mac and cheese; stuffing; sweet corn; a whole pumpkin pie; apple cobbler; cranberry relish; turkey gravy; and dinner rolls.
Lidl
From Nov. 5-26, Lidl shoppers can get everything they need to serve Thanksgiving for 10 people for less than $36, the retailer announced Tuesday.
The holiday pricing includes a whole turkey for 25 cents per pound using the MyLidl app.
Ringing up at less than $3.60 per person, this is the lowest price ever at Lidl US.
"With grocery prices continuing to be a challenge for families, we understand how vital great value is this holiday season," Joel Rampoldt, Lidl US CEO, said in a statement. "At Lidl US, we’re honored to help make Thanksgiving more accessible. We hope our bundle helps bring people together this year to enjoy a holiday feast that’s as delicious as it is affordable."
What to know about 2025 Thanksgiving turkey, grocery prices
Wholesale turkey prices are forecasted to rise by 40% this holiday, which the American Farm Bureau Federation said in a new report is due to both "economic factors" and "disease challenges."
"Overall, grocery bills are up. Just the price of meat is up, the price of other commodities are up -- this is why retailers are putting promotions on for Thanksgiving staples earlier than they typically would," Furman explained, adding it will "help people spread out that spend."
This story was originally published on Oct. 17, 2025.
