Thanksgiving Distribution

The Cost of a Thanksgiving Meal

With inflation at an all time high, supply chain issues, rising food prices, and a handful of other factors, a Thanksgiving feast is more expensive than it has ever been, and for some, it can be unimaginable. Grocery store prices have soared since the pandemic, which means to cook an average Thanksgiving meal for a family can be very costly.

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A 16 pound turkey with a price of $2.28 a pound will cost $36.48 – this is an average weight and an average price of a turkey when not on sale. And the cost of an entire Thanksgiving meal for a family of 8-10 people can cost a little over $64.00 (and that’s on a tight budget). Now these statistics are from a national average, but for most, a person can spend well over $100.00 for a Thanksgiving meal, and that’s for a…