2025 Thanksgiving Grocery Deals In MD: Extra Gravy Or Slim Pickings?

As Thanksgiving approaches, grocery retailers across Maryland and nationwide are introducing a range of holiday dinner deals. But not all feasts are created equal.

President Donald Trump has claimed in recent days that Thanksgiving meal costs are down 25 percent this year, citing a prepackaged basket from Walmart.

“I just saw that Walmart came out with a statement last night, they've done it for many years, that Thanksgiving this year will cost 25 percent less than Thanksgiving last year,” he said during a news conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

While Walmart's 2025 meal basket costs about 25 percent less than the one from 2024, that's because it offers fewer items and different products that make it more affordable. This year's includes just 15 items compared to last year's 29, and the amount of each item varies.

Overall, grocery prices are 2.7 percent higher than they were in 2024, but the cost of a 10-person Thanksgiving meal has fallen 2-3 percent since last year, according to a recent report from Wells Fargo, depending in part on whether customers go for national name brands or cheaper store labels.

For those looking to save a few dollars and host Thanksgiving on a budget, promotions from major retailers this holiday season include:

Aldi

The bargain grocer is promoting a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 at $40. This offering does include dessert — specifically, ingredients for pumpkin pie — as well as a larger turkey than Target’s (14 pounds vs. 10 pounds), rolls, cranberry sauce, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, gravy, ingredients for sweet potato and green bean casseroles, and stuffing.

Amazon

The e-commerce giant is promising dinner for five at $25, with a deal running Nov. 12-27 that allows customers to shop online, in-store or with same-day delivery in eligible areas, according to Consumer Affairs. A pie comes with the offer, and turkey is priced at 69 cents per pound, Consumer Affairs reported, adding that to access the promotion, shoppers can search “Thanksgiving meal” on Amazon’s website or via Amazon Fresh.

Food Lion

To help families enjoy a delicious meal and prioritize holiday moments, Food Lion is offering an affordable Thanksgiving meal that doesn’t stretch their budgets. From Nov. 12-27, customers can purchase ingredients for a complete Thanksgiving meal for under $40, available in stores or through Food Lion To Go.

Harris Teeter

On its website, Harris Teeter offers shoppers a cornucopia of ingredients, recipes and tips to help craft a Thanksgiving feast for up to 10 people that includes all the classic dishes at less than $4.85 per serving.

Lidl

This year, the discount grocer is advertising a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for less than $36. The deal includes a turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls, cranberry sauce and all the items needed to make green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and a pumpkin pie.

Target

The big box chain is offering a holiday meal for four at under $20 with turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, French bread and corn — but no dessert.

Walmart

Walmart's Thanksgiving offer includes several national and private brand items — including a Butterball turkey for $.97 per pound, its lowest price since 2019 — as a one-click basket serving 10 people for less than $40. Shop the meal here.

Wegmans

This Thanksgiving, Wegmans is helping customers sit down to a delicious and affordable holiday meal for $5 per serving. Designed to serve eight, the meal includes all the essentials for a traditional celebration. Shop the deal here.