Walmart's $35 Thanksgiving meal feeds 10 and went viral – here's what you get
Walmart's $35 Thanksgiving meal is the talk of the season, and there are other ways to save on the feast too.
By YouScoop Desk · · 1 min read
The gist
- Walmart's $35 Thanksgiving meal is reported to feed 10 people, and the deal went viral online.
- NBC News found meal kits starting at $25, while The LaFayette Sun notes that dinner costs are rising.
- Free meals and turkeys for Thanksgiving 2026 are also listed in local coverage.
Why it matters
Thanksgiving dinner costs are rising, so many families are looking for ways to stretch their budget. The sources point to a $35 Walmart meal, meal kits, and free options as possible starting points.
Walmart's Thanksgiving meal is turning heads this season. According to Erie Times-News, the $35 meal is meant to feed 10 people, and the outlet laid out what comes with it.
The deal has also gone viral online. The Raleigh News & Observer shared how readers can get the same meal too.
Other outlets are looking at the bigger picture. The LaFayette Sun points out that Thanksgiving dinner costs are rising, but savvy shoppers can still find ways to save.
Meal kits are another option. NBC News rounded up eight Thanksgiving meal kits to order this year, with some starting at just $25.
Taste of Home reports that the Thanksgiving meal could cost less this year, and it explains the reason behind that.
Ways to Stretch Your Budget
WDSU published tips on how to trim your Thanksgiving budget. USA Today, meanwhile, asked whether the 2026 Thanksgiving meal deals are worth it and how much you really save.
For families who need help, the Indianapolis Recorder listed where to get a free meal or turkey for Thanksgiving 2026. WBIW also reported that the Franciscan Health Foundation will host a Mobile Market in Crawfordsville on Nov. 23.
The holiday is not only about food. TV Insider put together a guide covering the Macy's Parade, marathons, and holiday movies for Thanksgiving 2026.
What happens next is not yet clear. The sources do not say how long these deals will stay available, so it is best to check the details before you plan your feast. Would you try the $35 Walmart meal for your own table this year?
Sources
This story is written in our own words from reports by The LaFayette Sun, Erie Times-News, WDSU, NBC News, Taste of Home, Indianapolis Recorder, USA Today and TV Insider. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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