Feed a crowd for under $40 with Thanksgiving meal deals from major retailers

Thanksgiving Feed a crowd for under $40 with Thanksgiving meal deals from major retailers Aldi, Lidl, Target and Walmart are offering affordable ways to feed a crowd this Thanksgiving. By Maria Chamberlain • Published November 12, 2026 • Updated 16 minutes ago Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to come with a hefty grocery bill. Several major retailers are offering Thanksgiving meal deals designed to help families put a traditional holiday spread on the table for less, with some baskets priced under $40. From a turkey and classic sides to stuffing, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie, Aldi, Lidl, Target and Walmart are offering affordable ways to feed a crowd this Thanksgiving. Here's what shoppers can expect from each retailer, along with another option for those looking to serve a larger gathering. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE Food & Drink Oct 24 Lay's wants us to eat Thanksgiving dinner by the handful, so I tried the new chips NFL Mar 11 Football on Thanksgiving Eve? NFL considers expanding holiday lineup Aldi: Thanksgiving meal for 10 for under $39 Aldi says shoppers can feed 10 people for less than $39 with its Thanksgiving meal deal. The basket includes a whole turkey and ingredients for several holiday staples, including stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. The suggested shopping list includes: Whole turkey Three boxes of Chef's Cupboard stuffing mix Baby peeled carrots Celery 12-ounce bag of cranberries 3 pounds of sweet potatoes L'oven Fresh Hawaiian rolls Two bags of Season's Choice steamable frozen peas Baker's Corner pumpkin pie mix Bake House Creations pie crusts Friendly Farms whole milk Friendly Farms heavy whipping cream To make shopping easier, Aldi offers an "Add All to Cart" button that lets customers quickly add the 12-item shopping list to their online cart. More details and the shopping list are available at Aldi's Thanksgiving meal page . Lidl : Thanksgiving feast for 10 for under $35 Lidl is offering a Thanksgiving meal basket that feeds up to 10 people for $34.40, or $3.44 per person, from Nov. 11-25. The deal is available to Lidl Plus members who scan their app at checkout. The basket includes a Shady Brook Farms frozen turkey weighing up to 14 pounds, along with ingredients for traditional Thanksgiving sides and desserts, including mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie. Lidl is also introducing a "Never Beaten on Price" guarantee, promising that its complete Thanksgiving basket will cost no more than comparable meal bundles from Walmart or Aldi. The guarantee applies to the total basket price, not individual items. The $34.40 price is based on specific products and quantities, and choosing a turkey weighing more than 14 pounds will increase the total. The offer is available while supplies last, with a limit of one turkey per Lidl Plus account. Taxes and fees are additional. Shoppers can find details about the offer at Lidl's Thanksgiving meal deal page . Target : Thanksgiving dinner for six for $30 Target is bringing back its $30 Thanksgiving meal for six, keeping the price at about $5 per person for the second consecutive year. The meal includes a Butterball Premium Whole Young Turkey weighing up to 10 pounds, along with several traditional sides and other holiday staples. The $30 meal includes: Butterball Premium Whole Young Turkey, up to 10 pounds Good & Gather Russet Potatoes, 3-pound bag Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, 14 ounces Two cans of Del Monte French Style Green Beans, 14.5 ounces each Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 ounces Good & Gather French Fried Onions, 6 ounces Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Turkey, 6 ounces Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy, 12 ounces Favorite Day Take & Bake Baguettes, two-count Target is also offering Good & Gather frozen turkey for 79 cents per pound wherever sold. The retailer has expanded its holiday food selection with new appetizers, sides and desserts, including an assortment of $5 items. Walmart : Holiday meal basket for 10 for $35 Walmart's 2026 Holiday Meal Basket costs $35 and serves 10 people, or about $3.50 per person. The basket includes 26 total items, with 17 unique products, and is available in stores and online through Dec. 24. The assortment includes a Butterball turkey priced at 97 cents per pound, along with ingredients for several holiday favorites. Shoppers can use the basket to prepare: Turkey and stuffing Mashed potatoes and gravy Green bean casserole Sweet potato casserole with mini marshmallows Corn casserole Pumpkin pie with whipped topping The expanded basket includes 18% more food items than last year's version, according to Walmart. The retailer says the assortment costs 12% less than the same items did last year. Customers can purchase the full basket with one click at Walmart.com , or shop for the individual items in stores. Walmart is also offering free Express Delivery on the meal basket through Nov. 30. Sam's Club : A larger Thanksgiving spread for about $158 For shoppers planning a bigger gathering or looking to serve more than the basics, Sam's Club has a Member's Mark Thanksgiving meal bundle with a listed total of approximately $158.38. The assortment includes a hickory-smoked whole turkey, boneless ham, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, macaroni and cheese, cranberry crunch salad, seasoned green beans, sweet corn, a charcuterie tray, dinner rolls and two pumpkin pies. The bundle is available to add to a Sam's Club online cart for curbside pickup or delivery. The retailer says the meal can be ready to serve in about two hours. Although the bundle costs more than the under-$40 offers from other retailers, it includes both turkey and ham, prepared sides and desserts for a more extensive holiday spread. Thanksgiving meal deals at a glance Retailer Advertised price Serves Aldi Under $39 10 Lidl Under $35 10 Target $30 6 Walmart $35 10 Sam's Club About $158.38 16 This article tagged under: Thanksgiving