Aldi Thanksgiving Meal Deal: A Feast for Less Than $47
Aldi Thanksgiving Meal Deal Overview
A discount grocery chain is slashing prices even further this holiday season — and that’s something to be thankful for. On Oct. 16, Aldi announced its lowest-priced Thanksgiving basket in five years, offering 10 people a full meal for less than $47. The chain cites a NielsenIQ study published in the Wall Street Journal earlier this year that found grocery prices are up 50% on hundreds of items since 2019, so Aldi decided to make the meal cheaper than it cost back then.
Details on the Thanksgiving Basket
Aldi said the less-than-$4.70-per-person meal forgoes all the sales, coupons, minimum purchase requirements, loyalty cards, and other hoops required to save at traditional grocers, coming instead in a simple grab-and-go form. Aldi’s Thanksgiving basket includes:
- Butterball turkey (assumed to be 16 pounds) with spices
- Gravy
- Rolls
- Mac and cheese
- Stuffing
- Ingredients for cranberry sauce
- Mashed potatoes
- Sweet potato casserole
- Green bean casserole
- Pumpkin pie
In the Words of Aldi's CEO
“Every day at ALDI, we are focused on finding ways to deliver the lowest possible prices for our customers — and this Thanksgiving is no different,” Aldi’s CEO Jason Hart said in a press release, adding that 25% of U.S households now shop at the chain.
Additional Bundles for Friendsgiving
For folks going to a Friendsgiving potluck or keeping things a bit more casual on the big day, Aldi also is selling three Thanksgiving bundles for under $10. Each bundle includes a bottle of the Aldi-exclusive California Heritage Pinot Noir along with one of the following:
- Emporium Selection Aged Reserve White Cheddar and Specially Selected Scalloped Crackers
- Park Street Deli Truffle or Red Pepper Dips and Savoritz Entertainment Crackers
- Bake Shop Pumpkin Pie
Availability and Recall Note
There are a couple of caveats to Aldi’s Thanksgiving basket: Its availability may vary by store location and is subject to change. Pricing on the basket is valid from Oct. 16 until Nov. 27 (the day before Thanksgiving). This news comes as the grocer was involved in a recall of chicken and turkey products made by pre-cooked meat producer BrucePac for potential listeria contamination.
Many of the recalled products are ready-made salad, rice, or pasta bowls that include potentially contaminated chicken or turkey and were sold at major retailers nationwide like Trader Joe’s, HEB, Walmart, and Aldi.
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