Finding Free or Low-Cost Thanksgiving Turkeys Near You
Discover how to score a free or discounted turkey for your Thanksgiving feast!
As Thanksgiving approaches, many families are looking for ways to celebrate without breaking the bank. For those hoping to save on a holiday meal, there are several ways to find free or cheap turkeys. From grocery store promotions and food bank giveaways to community events and nonprofit programs, a little research and planning can help you secure an affordable turkey for your Thanksgiving feast. In this guide, we’ll cover the best places to look for low-cost or free turkeys so you can enjoy a festive meal without the extra financial stress.
Where to Get Free or Low-Cost Thanksgiving Turkeys:
Acme Markets
Acme Market shoppers can pick up a free turkey when they spend $300 between Oct. 18th - Nov. 28th using their Acme For U account. The best part? You don’t have to spend $300 all at once. Purchases can add up over multiple trips as long as they fall within the qualifying period. Just remember to enter your Acme For U registered phone number at each checkout. Be sure to redeem your free turkey by November 28th.
BJ's Wholesale
This year, BJ's Wholesale Club members can receive a free Butterball turkey when they spend $150 or more in a single transaction, either in-store or online. The promotion runs from Nov. 1 to Nov. 14, so plan ahead if you'd like to snag this deal before Thanksgiving.
ButcherBox
Get a free 10-14lb turkey (a $39 value) in your first box when you start a new subscription - a $39 value. Alternatively, you can choose to swap the free turkey for a free ham or 5lbs of turkey breast, plus enjoy a $20 discount.
Foodtown
According to the grocery chain's weekly circular, customers can use their club card to shop through Thanksgiving Day (November 28), spend $400 or more during the eligible period, and receive a certificate for a free turkey. Alternatively, if they prefer something else for Thanksgiving, they can opt for a certificate redeemable for other items, including a Foodtown gift card.
GIANT Food Store
Score a free turkey at a GiANT Food Store when you redeem 400 CHOICE points. When you cash in your 400 points you'll get a paper coupon at checkout (don't lose it!) or digital offer in the app. Starting 11/15, redeem your offer in-store or online to get your free turkey.
HEB
A highly anticipated promotion at the grocer is the return of the free turkey deal. According to the weekly flyer, H-E-B customers can get a free frozen RiverSide turkey, up to 12 pounds, when they purchase a spiral-sliced bone-in half or whole ham, or a boneless spiral-sliced ham. You can also get a number of free with purchase items such as croutons and fresh cranberries.
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee is running its popular “Buy a ham, get a turkey free” promotion throughout the month of November at all Hy-Vee locations. In addition to their bogo free deal, Hy-Vee is offering Meal packages starting at $30, Gluten-free Meals for $50 and Prepared Holiday Meal Kits.
Ibotta
Ibotta is once again running a Free Thanksgiving dinner Promotion! Get 100% cash back on everything you need to whip up dinner for the family. You'll score everything free after the rebate including the sides, a turkey and more. Savings is over $27.00.
Operation Turkey
Operation Turkey delivers free meals to those is need on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28th. Each plate represents a meal for one individual containing turkey, stuffing, and vegetables. This program is available to select states (NC, PA & TX) and only while supplies last.
Price Chopper
This Thanksgiving, level up your holiday feast by redeeming 1,200 REWARDS points for a free Best Choice turkey (up to $25). If the turkey costs more than $25, you'll get a $25 discount off the listed price. This offer also applies to the Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Half Ham.
Randalls
Customers can receive a free frozen Signature Farms turkey (12 pounds or more) with a $75 purchase of qualifying groceries at Randalls. Be sure to review your cart carefully, as some exclusions apply to this offer.
Rouses Market
Customers who purchase a Hormel Cure 81 Ham at Rouses Market can get a free Butterball turkey. To qualify, they must buy the ham at $2.99 per pound and make a minimum $25 in-store purchase. They can then pick up a Butterball Grade A Frozen Turkey, up to 14 pounds.
Safeway
Rewards members can use a digital coupon to get a free Signature Farms 20-24lb Whole Frozen Turkey when they spend over $150 in a single transaction.
ShopRite
ShopRite shoppers can earn a free turkey by spending $400 with their Price Plus club card at any ShopRite location (excluding Maryland) from Sunday, Oct. 20 through Thursday, Nov. 28. The promotion also includes a free ham (limit one turkey or ham per family). To redeem your free turkey, just enter your phone number or scan your Price Plus club card at checkout, and the cost will be automatically deducted from your order.
Weis Market
Customers can use 400 points to claim a free Weis Quality frozen turkey, frozen turkey breast, Smithfield smoked bone-in ham portion, or Tofurky. This offer is available for redemption until November 28th. Customers with 200 points are eligible for other discounts on Thanksgiving staples.
WinCo
Pick up a free frozen Grade A turkey (selected Honeysuckle White or Jennie-O, as marked) when you shop between November 18th and November 27th. Just spend $125 on groceries (excluding the turkey's cost) to qualify for the free turkey.
For anyone looking to stretch their holiday budget, these resources can be a great help in securing a Thanksgiving turkey at little or no cost.