Kroger Sets A Thanksgiving Meal For Less Than $5 Per Person
Kroger has unveiled its Thanksgiving holiday meal special offering a selection of traditional holiday favorites for less than $4.85 per person, a price lower than a similar meal from a year ago.
"As families gather together to give thanks and reflect on all they are grateful for, we are humbled to be part of their celebrations," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "At Kroger, we are incredibly thankful for our outstanding associates and for another year of serving our communities and feeding our neighbors in need. From life's most joyous moments to a simple family dinner, we understand the important role food plays in connecting us, showing love, and expressing gratitude.”
This year’s holiday meal selection, which features numerous products from Kroger’s selection of private label products, includes:
- Kroger Brand Whole Frozen Turkey (14-16 pounds)—as low as 49 cents per pound.
- Kroger Brand Turkey Stuffing
- Kroger Brand Chicken Broth
- Kroger Brand Super Sweet Corn
- Kroger Brand Baby Carrots
- Kroger Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
- Sweet Jewel Yams
- Kroger Brand Idaho Potatoes
- Campbell's Turkey Gravy
- Kroger Brand French Sliced Green Beans
- Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Kroger Crispy French-Fried Onions
- Kroger Brand Brown and Serve Rolls
- Kroger Brand Traditional Ready-to-Bake Pie Crusts
- Kroger Brand 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin Puree
- Kroger Brand Original Whipped Topping
Shoppers will also be able to access more than $800 in available Freshgiving savings, including weekly digital deals on items across the store, BOGOs, 4X fuel points Fridays, and 4X fuel points on gift card purchases (limited time only).
For families who want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time around the table, Home Chef offers heat-and-eat Thanksgiving meals and sides at Kroger Family of Companies stores. The simple, stress-free proteins and sides can be bundled for more savings, including turkey or ham and six sides serving four to six people, starting at $75.
Customers can choose from heat-and-eat sides such as homestyle stuffing, maple pecan mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, and mashed potatoes. For larger gatherings, Home Chef's Family Feast is the ultimate value, serving six to twelve people for $105.
Additionally, the Freshgiving spread includes a few unexpected items that include
- Kroger Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread
- Simple Truth Fig & Thyme Crisp Crackers
- Private Selection Honey Fig Spread
- Private Selection Hot Pepper Bacon Spread
- Private Selection Porcini Mushroom Truffle Macaroni
- Extra Large Cooked Shrimp
- Private Selection Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
- Private Selection Red Velvet Bundt Cakes
The battle for consumer’s holiday meal dollars has ratcheted up in late October and early November. Aldi is offering a meal for 10 people for $47, Walmart’s holiday meal grocery list includes 29 items for eight people at a cost of less than $7 per person, and Sam’s Club has a Thanksgiving meal featuring all Member’s Mark products it says will feed a family of 10 for less than $100.
Other retailers including Target, Lidl, Hy-Vee, and The Giant Company are among others also offering money-saving specials for the traditional November holiday.
