California’s Guide to Thanksgiving Savings: From Free Turkeys to $4 Meals!
CALIFORNIA — As Thanksgiving approaches, many families are feeling the pinch of rising costs. Planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast can be challenging when budgets are tight.
But don’t worry! Across California, food banks, community organizations, and grocery stores are stepping up to help families enjoy the holiday without breaking the bank.
Here’s a guide to finding free or discounted turkeys and other holiday foods this Thanksgiving season.
Food Banks Offering Help
If money is tight this year, these food banks and programs in California are great options to get free Thanksgiving meals or food boxes:
- Feeding America: This nationwide food bank has multiple locations throughout California. They’re providing free Thanksgiving meals or food packages for those in need. Use their website to find the nearest location.
- Meals on Wheels: This program delivers meals to seniors aged 60 and over and people with limited mobility. They operate in almost every town in the U.S., including many across California. Check their website to find a program near you.
Grocery Stores Offering Holiday Deals
Several grocery chains in California are offering affordable deals on turkeys and other Thanksgiving essentials. Check out the following offers:
Target
- Deal: A $20 Thanksgiving meal bundle.
- What’s Included: Turkey, russet potatoes, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and gravy.
- Where to Find It: Locate your nearest Target store for more details.
Walmart
- Deal: “Inflation Free” Thanksgiving promotion.
- Price: Turkeys for 88 cents per pound and holiday items under $7 per person.
- Details: Visit Walmart’s website to find a store near you and learn more.
Sam’s Club
- Deal: Thanksgiving dinner for a family of 10 for $100.
- What’s Included: Smoked turkey, dinner rolls, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, brussels sprouts, pumpkin pie, and more.
- More Info: Check out their store locator to find a nearby Sam’s Club.
Aldi
- Deal: A Thanksgiving bundle for $47, feeding 10 people at just $4.70 per person.
- What’s Included: Spiced Butterball turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, ingredients for casseroles, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce.
- Details: Visit Aldi’s website for store locations and more details.
Kroger
- Deal: The “Fresh giving” bundle for $50, feeding 10 people at just $4.85 per person.
- What’s Included: Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, gravy, rolls, and more.
- Where to Find It: Use Kroger’s website to locate the nearest store.
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