Turkey is the time-honored centerpiece of mostThanksgiving Day meals.
But what about Thanksgiving?
Gathering all the funds you better pay for the kind of Thanksgiving meal you want isnt always easy.
But if youre going to spend that money anyway, why not get the turkey on the house?
Stock, flour, sugar, canned goods and more will keep through the next cooking cycle.
Here are stores that have announced their free turkey promos for 2024.
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Acme Markets
Acmeis giving away free turkeys when you clip thefree turkey couponon its website.
Then, youll have to spend $300 or more while shopping through Nov. 28.
You will need to spend $400 before Thanksgiving.
you’re free to also choose to donate your turkey through Giant to a local food bank.
you’ve got the option to redeem your certificate beginning Nov. 15. you’re able to pick up your free item any day up to and including Thanksgiving Day.
You also have the option to purchase discounted turkeys and hams after earning 200 points.
you’ve got the option to claim your free turkey until Nov. 28.
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Aldi
This year, Aldi is offering Thanksgiving prices lower than 2019.
Thanks to the low-pricedThanksgiving basket deal, you might feed 10 people for less than $47.
The basket includes a Butterball turkey, pumpkin pie ingredients and favorite holiday side dishes.
Target
Targetannounced the return of its Thanksgiving Meal basket for 2024, priced $5 cheaper than last year.
The meal serves four people for $20, featuring a turkey, stuffing and five side dishes.
But keep your eyes on the Cub Food weekly ads in the coming weeks.
Turkeys have been discounted in the two weeks leading up to Thanksgiving in past years.
Good news for folks in Illinois and Minnesota, where the Cub Food stores are located.
Safeway
This large chain store also has a wide variety ofwhole frozen turkey options.
The brands range from Butterball and O Organics to Open Nature and Signature Farms.
Depending on the brand, prices are typically offered between $1.99 to $3.99 per pound.
Walmart
Walmartoffers some of the best deals on this list with incredible savings.
It has a 16- to 24-pound Butterball turkey for $1.04 per pound.
It also offers a price-match guarantee.
Food bank turkey distributions are usually held during the weekend before and days leading up to Thanksgiving.
United Way
United Way chapters also host turkey drives to help families in need.
Meals on Wheels
ManyMeals on Wheels providershave a program specifically for the holiday season.
you could see what programs are available in your area by contactingyour local Meals on Wheels.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army also gives free Thanksgiving dinners to those in need.
Each program is administered locally, so you will want tolook up your local chapter.
Check with your church or local charity if you need help providing your family with a Thanksgiving meal.
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Robert Bruce is a senior writer with The Penny Hoarder.
Jamie Cattanach and Brynne Conroy contributed to this story.