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Thanksgiving 2025: How Meal Costs Compare Across US Supermarkets

Thanksgiving 2025: How Meal Costs Compare Across US Supermarkets

Summary

Grocery stores in the U.S. are offering special deals to help families manage the increased cost of Thanksgiving meals due to rising food prices. Stores like Walmart, ALDI, Kroger, and Costco are promoting value-focused meal bundles to make Thanksgiving more affordable. Factors like inflation and a limited turkey supply have raised meal costs this year.

Key Facts

  • Thanksgiving meal costs are higher due to a 2.7% rise in grocery prices, according to the Department of Agriculture.
  • Turkey supplies have decreased by 3% from 2024 to 2025, and prices have increased by 40%.
  • Walmart's Thanksgiving meal basket feeds 10 people for $40.
  • ALDI offers a customizable meal deal that also costs $40 for 10 people.
  • Kroger's meal package feeds 10 people and is priced at $49.99.
  • Costco provides a premium Thanksgiving dinner for 8 people, priced at $199.99.
  • These meal deals are available for purchase both online and in-store, with home delivery options provided by many supermarkets.

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