Where to get a free turkey for Thanksgiving if you’re on a budget – and it’s not only at supermarkets
With all the holiday food to prepare, THANKSGIVING can be costly, but this year you don’t have to spend a fortune.
Free turkeys are being given away by a lot of supermarkets, organizations, and places of worship to help families celebrate without breaking the bank.
Americans are busy gathering items to prepare a festive meal in anticipation of Thanksgiving, which is less than a week away.
The list of traditional Thanksgiving foods seems to go on forever, ranging from cornbread and green beans to stuffing and mashed potatoes.
Naturally, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without a turkey or ham as the main course.
You might not have to spend a dollar on your turkey this year, even if the cost of preparing a Thanksgiving meal can mount up quickly.
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FREE TURKEY – GROCERY STORES
As Americans get ready for Thanksgiving, they will be opening their wallets.
The good news is that a lot of supermarkets are having sales where you can get a free turkey if you spend a specific amount.
The Acme Market
There are 159 Acme sites in the United States.
A coupon for a complimentary Signature Farms frozen turkey will be given to customers who spend $300 or more on groceries before next Thursday.
Foodtown:
Many US retailers and grocery stores will close around Thanksgiving
With 66 independently owned food stores, Foodtown is a cooperative.
Customers who spend $400 on a Foodtown Club Card will receive a free store-brand turkey as a gift from the business.
Massive Food Stores:
There are about 200 sites for this grocery business in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Before Thanksgiving, customers who spend $400 and earn 400 reward points will get a free turkey.
Hy-Vee
Eight Midwestern states are home to 285 Hy-Vee stores.
Through the end of November, customers who purchase a Hormel Cure 81 ham will get a complimentary Honeysuckle White frozen turkey.
ShopRite:
ShopRite has 313 stores in six states in the Northeast.
A free Bowl & Basket turkey, Cook’s smoked ham, Empire roasted chicken, or Stouffer’s lasagna will be given to customers who spend at least $400 on their ShopRite Price Plus Club Card by Thanksgiving.
Weis Marketplaces:
The seven eastern states are home to 200 Weis Markets.
Customers will receive a free turkey, turkey breast, bone-in ham, Tofurky’s vegan ham, or Tofurky’s vegan turkey roast if they reach 400 points by November 28.
WinCo Foods
With locations in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington, WinCo Foods is a grocery store run by its employees.
Customers will receive a complimentary Honeysuckle White or Jennie-O Turkey if they buy $125 in a single transaction by November 27.
FREE TURKEY – ORGANIZATIONS IN TEXAS
Prior to the holiday, a number of organizations in San Antonio, Texas, are giving away free turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis.
The gospel vision
The 21st annual Thanksgiving Giveaway will be held by the ministry on November 23 from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Along with free haircuts and school supplies, 1,000 free turkeys will be distributed.
One turkey may be given to each family.
Comanche Park, which is situated at 2600 Rigsby Avenue, will host the event.
International Group Malouff:
On November 23, starting at 10:00 AM, the group will organize its inaugural Gobble and Give Drive.
At the drive-thru event, 200 free pies and turkeys will be distributed.
Prestige Motor Sports, located at 9711 Plymouth Road, will host the event.
Christian Center of New Life:
On November 23, the facility will give away free turkeys.
The event will be held at 6610 West US Highway 90 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Each family may only receive one turkey, and attendees must be present to receive it.
Clemens High School, Samuel:
On November 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., the San Antonio Food Bank will distribute food at 1001 Elbel Road in Schertz.
Those who intend to go can sign up on Facebook for the event.
STORES CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING 2024
The stores listed below will not be open on Thanksgiving this year:
- A.C. Moore
- Aldi
- Ashley Furniture
- Barnes & Noble
- Bath & Body Works
- Best Buy
- BJ s Wholesale Club
- Bloomingdale s
- Burlington Coat Factory
- Calvin Klein
- Century 21
- Costco
- Crate and Barrel
- DICK’S Sporting Goods
- Forever 21
- Home Depot
- HomeGoods
- HomeSense
- JCPenney
- Kohl s
- Macy s
- Marshalls
- Michaels
- Petco
- PetSmart
- Publix
- Sierra
- Sur La Table
- Target
- TJ Maxx
- T-Mobile
- Trader Joe s
- White House Black Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
Wyatt Legal Practice:
500 turkeys will be distributed during the law firm’s drive-thru turkey giveaway on November 23 while supplies last.
The event will be held at 21 Lynn Batts Lane, Suite 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE TURKEY – ORGANIZATIONS IN NYC
Before Thanksgiving, New York City residents can also get free turkeys.
Free turkeys are being distributed by a number of organizations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens to assist families in celebrating the holiday.
The Mets’ Amazing Foundation:
While supplies last, the foundation is distributing turkeys in Manhattan on November 22.
The address for the giveaway is 8 East 109th Street in Manhattan.
Jim Jones
In Harlem, Jim Jones and his nonprofit organization VampCares will distribute free turkeys based on the order of arrival.
On November 23, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., the turkeys will be distributed at 57 Malcolm X Boulevard.
Sandy Nurse, a council member:
On November 23, Councilwoman Sandy Nurse will distribute free turkeys at 56 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
People who RSVP between 10 and 11 p.m. will receive turkeys, and from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Councilwoman Crystal Hudson:
Councilwoman Crystal Hudson will distribute free turkeys at a resource fair on November 23.
The event will be held at 260 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community Development Center at Bay Ridge:
First-come, first-served turkeys will be distributed on November 23 at the Bay Ridge Community Development Center.
The giveaway at 9818 Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn will begin at 11 a.m.
Drive for Thanksgiving:
Families can obtain canned goods, turkeys, and non-perishable items as part of the Finish the Plan Thanksgiving Drive.
The food drive will be held at 227-12A Merrick Boulevard in Queens on November 22 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Mets Foundation Amazin:
A second event is being held in Queens by the Amazin Mets Foundation.
While supplies last, the foundation will distribute turkeys on November 22 starting at 3 p.m.
It will take place at Tuskegee Airmen Way, 162-04.
Joann Ariola, council member:
Councilwoman Joan Ariola will distribute prepared lunches to households with four members on November 27.
Families can contact 718-738-1083 to register.
The event will take place from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at 93-06 101 Avenue in Queens.
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