SPOKANE, Wash. – As Thanksgiving day, and Thanksgiving dinner approach, high prices could mean that some beloved Thanksgiving staples, could be struck from the menu.
To see if its still possible to get Thanksgiving food for a family of four for under $20, Non Stop Local visited two stores known for low grocery prices: The Dollar Store, and Grocery Outlet.
Bottom line: with some clever shopping, it is possible to get some iconic dishes, for under that 20 dollar budget.
Dollar Tree
While the Dollar Tree does have less food options, it does have a large selection of cheap deserts. Non Stop Local purchased all the supplies to make peach cobbler. But, there wasn’t any canned turkey or ham. Instead, NonStop Local substituted sliced turkey.
In total, our cart cost $19.75.
Grocery Outlet
At Grocery Outlet, there are more options. If you want Country Gravy or Turkey gravy, it’s available. But that does mean you have to take a closer look at prices. And if you want to up the amount of people getting those thanksgiving staples, you could get more servings of mashed potatoes for less than a dollar more than the Dollar Store option.
In total, our cart cost $19.50.
The Best Shopping Option
Both Dollar Tree and Grocery Outlet have good options for the price. To get the biggest impact, consider going to several locations to find the best price/quantity match for your Thanksgiving dinner.
