Nothing says Thanksgiving like turkey. And if it’s free? Even higher.
Ahead of the vacation, several grocery chains, including Giant and Albertsons, are running turkey giveaways. Typically, the turkeys are free only for those who spend a qualifying amount at the shop before the Thanksgiving deadline.
Similarly, some major supermarkets — like Aldi and Walmart — are promoting discounted Thanksgiving meal kits, that are preset ingredient lists that include turkeys and all of the fixings.
Though inflation is moderating, grocery prices remain high and are one major expense that hit on a regular basis Americans especially hard. For the reason that start of the pandemic, grocery prices have risen about 26%, outpacing overall inflation.
For some specific items, though, prices are beginning to decrease. Here’s an additional reason to be thankful this yr: The fee of turkeys is down, falling nearly 4% since last October.
Now, depending on where you shop, the turkey might even be free.
Where to seek out free Thanksgiving turkey deals in 2024
The grocers offering free turkey deals this yr are mostly regional. Check the list below to seek out a store near you.
1. Acme Market
Shoppers who spend no less than $300 between Oct. 18 and Nov. 28 can redeem a free Signature Farms frozen turkey between 10 and 22 kilos.
An Acme rewards account is required, and the free turkey coupon have to be activated before the $300 grocery purchase(s).
Deadline: Nov. 28
Locations: over 150 stores across Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Recent Jersey, Recent York and Pennsylvania
2. Albertsons
From Nov. 13 through Tuesday, Albertsons is giving out free 16- to 20-pound turkeys from Signature Farms. To qualify for the online-only deal, shoppers must spend $150 or more in a single single grocery order for pick up or delivery.
(Note: Albertsons owns the grocery chains Acme and Randalls, and a few Albertons locations may accept those deals, as well.)
Deadline: Nov. 19
Locations: greater than 350 stores mostly in Midwest and Western states
3. Foodtown
Northeast grocery chain Foodtown is offering free 10- to 20-pound store-brand turkeys to those that accumulate $400 on their Foodtown Club Cards between Nov. 11 and Nov. 28.
The grocery store operates mainly under the brands Foodtown and Super Foodtown, though it runs several locations with different names like Peck’s and Shop N Bag.
Deadline: Nov. 28
Locations: 72 stores across Connecticut, Recent Jersey, Recent York and Pennsylvania
4. Giant
Giant’s reward members can get a free turkey once they earn 400 rewards points between Oct. 1 and Nov. 28. Generally, every $1 spent equals one rewards point.
Members can redeem the points and get a Shady Brook Farms turkey (max 20 kilos).
Deadline: Nov. 28
Locations: over 300 locations in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia
5. Hy-Vee
Throughout the month of November, all Hy-Vee locations are promoting the grocery store’s “buy a ham, get a turkey” deal.
With a purchase order of a Hormel Cure 81 ham, shoppers can get a free Honeysuckle White frozen turkey as much as 14 kilos.
Deadline: Nov. 30
Locations: 240 locations mostly in Midwestern states
6. H-E-B
Just like Hy-Vee, the Texas-based grocer H-E-B is gifting away 12-pound RiverSide turkeys with the acquisition of an H-E-B brand ham. The deal is valid through Tuesday.
Deadline: Nov. 19
Locations: 435 stores in Texas and Mexico
7. Randalls
Through Tuesday, Randalls is gifting away Signature Farms turkeys while supplies last for purchases of $75 or more. (Randalls is owned by Albertsons. See store if Albertsons’ deals apply.)
Deadline: Nov. 19
Locations: 27 stores in Texas
8. ShopRite
ShopRite rewards members who spend no less than $400 using their club card between Oct. 20 and Nov. 28 can claim one free holiday item, including Bowl & Basket turkeys, Cook’s smoked hams, Empire roasting chickens, Stouffer’s lasagnas and more.
This deal will not be available at Maryland locations.
Deadline: Nov. 28
Locations: about 280 locations across Connecticut, Delaware, Recent Jersey, Recent York and Pennsylvania (Maryland excluded)
9. Weis Markets
Weis is offering a number of free holiday items to shoppers who rack up 400 rewards points (comparable to $400) using their membership between Oct. 20 and Nov. 28.
The points will be redeemed for a free turkey, turkey breast and bone-in hams in addition to Tofurky’s vegan ham and turkey roasts.
Deadline: Nov. 28
Locations: about 200 stores mostly in Northeastern states
10. WinCo Foods
Starting Monday, WinCo Foods is giving out free Honeysuckle White or Jennie-O turkeys with single-visit purchases of no less than $125. The promotion ends Nov. 27.
Deadline: Nov. 27
Locations: 141 stores mostly in Western states, Texas and Oklahoma
Other discount Thanksgiving dinner options
Some national grocery chains are running similar Thanksgiving dinner promotions.
Aldi and Walmart, for instance, are offering steep discounts on Thanksgiving meal kits this yr.
Coming in at about $47, Aldi’s dinner bundle features a Butterball turkey, spices, gravy, bread rolls, macaroni and cheese, stuffing and all of the ingredients for green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and sweet potato casserole. The grocery store says the meal feeds a family of 10.
Walmart’s deal comes with 29 items, including a turkey as much as 16 kilos plus ingredients for sides, including pecan pie, muffins and more. The package serves eight people for about $56.
For completely free Thanksgiving meals, no strings attached, nonprofit organizations, including the Salvation Army and Feeding America, are gearing as much as serve traditional dinners or provide ingredients at 1000’s of locations across the country. If you happen to’re in need, you could also find a way to get a free Thanksgiving turkey at a food pantry.
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