Thanksgiving In Lake Elsinore: Where To Get Free, Discounted Turkeys

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — In 2024, the pressure to afford a full Thanksgiving feast for the entire family feels heavier than ever for some, especially since the holiday is right around the corner.

That’s why it's important to know which food banks, pantries and faith groups are offering free food for Lake Elsinore families in need. Meanwhile, several grocery stores across the state are offering free and discounted holiday goods.

Here’s where you can find free or discounted turkeys or holiday foods for your table this Thanksgiving:

Food Banks In California

If you’re on an extremely tight budget this year, the following food banks in and around California are a good place to start.

Feeding America

This food bank, which has locations nationwide, is offering free Thanksgiving meals or food boxes all over California. The closest Feeding America location to Lake Elsinore is Feeding America Riverside, which can be reached at 951-359-4757.

The following pantries in Lake Elsinore work with Feeding America:

• 3 Phases of Becoming a Woman - 17498 Grand Ave. | 951-378-1051
• Bread Of Life Fellowship Apostolic Assembly - 21020 Malaga Rd. | 951-245-0124
• Helping Hands Group - 31877 Corydon Suite 110 | 951-445-2354
• HOPE Food Pantry - 506 W. Minthorn St. | 951-245-7510

Find a food bank near you.

Meals On Wheels

Meals on Wheel operates virtually in nearly every town in America, delivering meals to older adults and those with diminished mobility. Generally, the program serves adults 60 and over.

The closest program to Lake Elsinore is the Riverside Meals On Wheels, Inc. at 4845 Brockton Ave, Riverside. It can be reached at 951-683-7151.

Search for more Inland Empire programs.

Grocery Stores Offering Thanksgiving Deals

Many grocery chains throughout the Golden State are offering holiday deals. Find turkey steals and table spread deals below.

Target

Target is offering a $20 Thanksgiving meal. Here’s what it includes: A premium basted young turkey, russet potatoes, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, jellied cranberry sauce, turkey stuffing and turkey gravy. More information here. Find a Target near you.

Walmart

Walmart is touting its “inflation free” Thanksgiving promotion, offering turkeys for 88 cents per pound. The retailer is also selling holiday food items that will cost less than $7 per person. Find more information and a Walmart near you here.

Sam’s Club

This grocer is promising a deal with items from its store brand, Members Mark, that will feed a family of 10 for $100. The deal includes a hickory smoked whole turkey, dinner rolls, macaroni and cheese, brussels sprouts, a cranberry crunch salad, gold mashed potatoes, a pumpkin pie and a sweet potato mash. More information and store locations here.

Aldi

Discount grocer giant Aldi is offering a Thanksgiving bundle for $47 to feed a party of 10. The deal comes out to $4.70 per person. The deal includes a 6-pound spiced Butterball turkey, gravy, rolls, macaroni, stuffing and ingredients for green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole. More information and store locations here.

Kroger

The grocery chain is offering a “Freshgiving” bundle that will feed 10 people for $50. The deal includes a whole turkey, sweet potatoes, flavored stuffing, sweet corn, chicken broth, turkey gravy, fried onions, rolls, carrots and more at $4.85 per person. Find more information and store locations here.