Walmart, Price Chopper offer Thanksgiving meals for 10 under $40

CATSKILL — With grocery costs continuing to strain household budgets, Walmart and Price Chopper/Market 32 are offering Thanksgiving meal deals designed to feed 10 people for less than $40.

Walmart has brought back its Holiday Meal Basket for 2026, offering a holiday dinner for 10 at a total cost of $35, or $3.50 per person. The package includes a turkey, traditional side dishes and dessert ingredients, with 26 items available in stores and online through December 24.

According to Walmart, this year's basket contains 18% more items than last year's version while costing 12% less than the same products did a year ago. The company says it is the lowest-priced meal package offered since the program began.

“This year, our Holiday Meal Basket brings even more food to the table for just $35, while making it easier for customers to plan, shop, and celebrate in ways that work for them,” said David Guggina, president and CEO of Walmart U.S.

The centerpiece is a Butterball frozen turkey weighing between 10 and 16 pounds, priced at 97 cents per pound, unchanged from last year.

Other items include potatoes, gravy, Stove Top stuffing, cranberries, dinner rolls and ingredients for green bean casserole. This year's expanded selection also includes sweet potatoes, mini marshmallows and Jiffy corn muffin mix for additional side dishes.

For dessert, the package provides ingredients for pumpkin pie, including pie crusts, canned pumpkin, evaporated milk and whipped topping.

Meanwhile, Price Chopper and Market 32 are offering a similar promotion, with a Thanksgiving Feast for 10 Under $40 available through Thanksgiving Day.

The meal includes an approximately 13.5-pound Grade A turkey, white and sweet potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce and King's Hawaiian rolls. Ingredients for green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie are also included.

The price is less than $40 before taxes, and customers must use a registered AdvantEdge Rewards card when purchasing each item to receive the promotional pricing.

Walmart cited its 2026 Holiday Trend Report, which found that six in 10 surveyed customers said holiday expenses affect their shopping outlook, while 70% indicated that lower prices would make holiday shopping easier.

Walmart says its holiday meal program has generated more than $350 million in customer savings since 2022.

Customers can purchase Walmart's meal package through its website or shop for the individual ingredients at participating stores.