Here are 10 stores where you can get a free Thanksgiving turkey
Here are 10 stores where you can get a free Thanksgiving turkey

Looking for a free Thanksgiving turkey? Several of the nation’s largest supermarket chains are offering them again this year, though it depends on how much you are willing to spend on your feast to get one.

Most retailers with free turkey deals require shoppers to spend at least $125, and as much as $400, to qualify for a turkey, ham or related item for the Thanksgiving table.

Still, any savings are good news for American consumers, who continue to face an ongoing affordability crisis. Grocery prices have risen nearly 3% since last Thanksgiving, according to the Consumer Price Index.

Meanwhile, wholesale prices for turkey hens have jumped 40% from a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Outbreaks of avian influenza, or bird flu, have reduced the nation’s turkey flock and contributed to these higher prices, per the USDA.

Below is a list of 10 stores offering free Thanksgiving turkeys, along with details on how to get them.

Acme Market

How their free turkey deal works: Shoppers who spend $300 or more through Nov. 27 using their Acme for U rewards card can redeem one free Signature Select Farms frozen turkey (10 to 22 pounds) or frozen turkey breast (4 to 7 pounds). Qualifying purchases exclude alcohol and tobacco products, fuel, prescription medication, fishing and hunting licenses and tags and gift cards, among other items.

Where to get it: Acme has more than 150 locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Albertsons

How their free turkey deal works: Shoppers who spend $150 or more in a single online grocery order for pickup or delivery from Nov. 13 through Nov. 19 are eligible for a 16-to-20-pound Signature Select Farms turkey.

Where to get it: Albertsons operates 360 stores across 16 states in the Midwest and western U.S.

BJ’s Wholesale Club

How their free turkey deal works: Members who spent $150 or more in a single transaction in stores or online from Nov. 1 through Nov. 10 qualify for a free fresh or frozen Butterball turkey. Shoppers can check their BJs.com account to see if they qualify.

Where to get it: BJ's has over 210 locations in 17 states in the eastern U.S.

Foodtown

How their free turkey deal works: Customers who spend $400 through Nov. 26 earn a free 10-to-20 pound turkey, a four-to-seven pound turkey breast, Stouffer’s frozen lasagna, Cook’s ham (“shank or butt portion”) or a $10 Foodtown gift card.

Where to get it: Foodtown has 73 locations across Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Giant

How their free turkey deal works: Shoppers who earn 400 rewards points from Oct. 1 through Nov. 27 can claim a free Shady Brook Farms turkey (up to 20 lbs).

Where to get it: Any of Giant’s 166 stores in Pennsylvania.

H-E-B

How their free turkey deal works: Shoppers who purchase a store-brand spiral-sliced or boneless ham through Nov. 27 are eligible for a free Riverside Grade A turkey (up to 12 lbs.).

Where to get it: H-E-B has over 340 locations in Texas.

Hy-Vee

How their free turkey deal works: Shoppers who purchase a Hormel Cure 81 ham through the end of November get a free Honeysuckle White frozen turkey or Jennie-O frozen turkey (up to 12 pounds).

Where to get it: Hy-Vee operates more than 240 retail stores in eight Midwestern states: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

ShopRite

How their free turkey deal works: Shoppers who spend $400 using their rewards club card from Oct. 26 through Nov. 27 are eligible for one free holiday item, including Bowl & Basket fresh and frozen turkeys, Shady Brook Farm frozen turkey breasts, Cook’s smoked hams, Empire Kosher Roasting chickens, Stouffer's vegetable lasagnas and more.

Where to get it:  ShopRite’s offer is available at any of its 200-plus locations across five states: Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The offer is not available at ShopRite stores in Maryland.

Weis Markets

How their free turkey deal works: Shoppers who earn up to 400 rewards points using their Weis Rewards card can earn a free frozen turkey, frozen turkey breast, smoked bone-in ham or vegan Tofurky.

Where to get it: Weis has nearly 200 locations in seven states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia.

WinCo Foods

How their free turkey deal works: Shoppers who spend at least $125 on a single purchase from Nov. 19 through Nov. 29 can get a free Honeysuckle White, Northern Pride or Jennie-O Grade A turkey. The offer is limited to one per family, excludes Butterball and is available as supplies last.

Where to get it: WinCo has 140 stores in 10 states, with the majority located in California, Oregon, Washington and Arizona.

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