
Walmart is selling an affordable Thanksgiving meal for budget-conscious consumers who are looking for ways to save on their holiday feast this year.
On Oct. 21, the retailer debuted its annual Thanksgiving meal online and called the food bundle its “best offer yet.”
The news comes less than one week after Aldi announced that its own Thanksgiving meal would cost $7 less than it did in 2024.
Hungry for savings? We’re outlining everything you need to know about Walmart’s holiday meal and how it compares to Aldi’s version.
Walmart’s Thanksgiving Meal Costs Less Than $40
Walmart’s Thanksgiving meal will cost customers an estimated $39.92 this year. Since it feeds 10 people, that works out to less than $4 per person. According to a press release, this is the “lowest price” since Walmart started selling the meal in 2022.
The meal includes 20 items from national and private brands and is available for purchase online and in stores for delivery and pickup. Walmart is also offering first-time pickup and delivery customers free express delivery.
Since Christmas is also right around the corner, Walmart is making its holiday meal available for purchase through Dec. 25.
What Does the Thanksgiving Meal Include?
Everyone has a few Thanksgiving feast favorites, and the Walmart meal includes many of them. The bundle comes with the following items:
- 13.5 lb. Butterball Turkey, (lowest price since 2019)
- 4.5-ounce Kinder’s Fried Onions
- 10.5-ounce Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Twin Pack (2 x 6 oz.) Stove Top Turkey Stuffing
- 12 Great Value Dinner Rolls
- 5-pound Fresh Russet Potatoes
- 12-ounce Fresh Cranberries
- 2-pound Great Value Baby Carrots
- 15-ounce Great Value Corn (3 cans)
- 14.5-ounce Great Value Green Beans (3 cans)
- 12-ounce Great Value Artisan Macaroni & Cheese (3 boxes)
- 0.87-ounce Great Value Brown Gravy Mix (2 mixes)
- Great Value Pie Crusts
- 12-ounce Great Value Evaporated Milk
- 15-ounce Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin
Customers Can Order With Just 1 Click
When ordering, customers will be able to add all items to their cart in one click since the holiday meals are fully curated.
In addition to the traditional holiday meal, Walmart is also offering the following one-click meals:
- Gluten-free Thanksgiving meal ($58.73): Includes gluten-free main dishes, sides and dessert.
- Balanced Thanksgiving swaps ($25.83): Includes high-protein swaps.
- Prime Rib meal basket ($108.54): Includes Choice Angus beef, salad, potatoes and wine.
How Does Walmart’s Meal Compare to Aldi’s Meal?
Unlike Walmart’s one-click meal, Aldi customers will have to purchase individual items to create their holiday meal. The grocery chain estimates that consumers will only spend $40 for a meal that feeds 10 people ($4 per person) and includes the following 21 products:
- Whole turkey (14 pounds)
- Chicken broth
- Condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Evaporated milk
- Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Miniature marshmallows
- Cut green beans (x2)
- 100% pure canned pumpkin
- Shells and cheese (x2)
- Brown gravy mix (x3)
- Poultry spices & herbs
- French fried onions
- Pie crust
- Chicken or cornbread stuffing (x2)
- Whipped dairy topping
- Yellow onions (3 pounds)
- Baby peeled carrots
- Celery
- Cranberries
- Sweet potatoes (3 pounds)
- Russet potatoes (10 pounds)