Where can I get the best deals this Thanksgiving? Check out Wichita grocery store prices
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re in charge of cooking your dinner, shopping for it can feel like running a marathon.
It’s smart to make a plan ahead of your grocery trip, as some stores will be closed or have limited hours on the holiday, so you want to make sure you’re all set before you begin cooking.
But where should you go to shop? What stores have the cheapest prices?
According to the American Farm Bureau, Thanksgiving dinner prices across the U.S. are 5% less than in 2023, but the dramatic increase from the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t abated. A basic dinner for 10 might cost the average Midwesterner $58.90, the survey found.
The Eagle visited Wichita grocery stores and checked the prices of seven popular Thanksgiving items to help you compare prices and make your plan this holiday. Prices could change depending on day, location and sales, so be sure to grab deals while you can.
TURKEY: Target had the cheapest price for a butterball whole turkey — listed at 99 cent per pound. For the same brand, Walmart had listed for $1.04 per pound and Aldi had for $1.07 per pound.
Target’s Good & Gather brand turkey was 79 cents per pound, while Dillons’ Kroger brand turkey was 89 cents per pound.
STUFFING: At Dillons, StoveTop stuffing mix (both chicken and turkey) was labeled for two for $4 on Wednesday — with the regular price listed as $2.79.
At Aldi, that same stuffing mix was selling for $1.98. Target had a sale for $1.99 for that mix, which goes until Saturday, Nov. 30. Walmart had the same item for sale at $1.98 on Friday — a sale from the original price of $2.48.
ROLLS: Dinner rolls baked from frozen may be a staple for your table on Thursday, but the price can depend on the brand and where you go to purchase.
Dillons had Sister Schubert’s dinner yeast rolls (pack of 10) for $7.99, while Target had it listed for the same price. Walmart had Sister Schubert’s for the lowest price — $7.52.
PIES: Marie Callender’s ready-to-bake pumpkin pies were listed for $5.63 at Walmart and on sale for $5.69 at Target through Nov. 23. Target’s normal price is $6.19. Dillons had the same pie for $5.99.
BEANS: If you’re planning on making baked beans for your Thanksgiving feast, Aldi had Dakota’s original baked beans for $1.85.
But if you’re wanting Bush’s baked beans, Target had the cheapest price for $2.29. Walmart had it for $2.49 (but Walmart’s GreatValue baked beans were $1.94) and Dillons had Bush’s for $2.89. All those options are 28 ounces.
POTATOES: Walmart had a 10-pound bag of russet potatoes on sale for $2.34, while Target had an 8-pound bag for $3.99. Dillons had a 10-pound bag on sale for $4.29, while Aldi was selling a 5-pound baking potato bag for $3.29.
EGGS: Eggs are a basic ingredient that you’ll most likely need more than once when cooking your meal.
Target and Aldi had the cheapest price — 2.99 for a dozen eggs.
Dillons had a dozen eggs for $3.29 and Walmart had the price listed at $3.97.
No matter where you go to pick up your groceries this year, chances are there are some sales and coupons you can take advantage of ahead of the holiday to help you get the best deal.
