Top grocery deals this week for your Thanksgiving Day meal

Start buying your Thanksgiving Day meal essentials now with the sales this week!

A number of grocery stores are offering very good buys on all your favorites for the holiday including the main meal, appetizers and desserts. Considering the stock issues throughout the country, the sooner you start shopping for your meal ingredients, the better.

We'll be offering a weekly list of the top deals by store for your Thanksgiving feast every week through Nov. 25. As we get closer to Thanksgiving, there will be many more deals on the weekly list including turkey and produce sales.

The following prices are based on the sales in the ads or on the websites for Raleigh, NC area grocery stores. You may want to check the ads for your specific stores to verify prices, especially if you live in another area. This list is not a guarantee of price for your specific store.

These sales are valid October 27-Nov. 2, 2021, unless otherwise noted.

ALDI

Valid October 27-Nov. 2, 2021

Granny Smith Apples, 3 lb bag, $2.49

Chicken breasts, family pack, $1.79/lb, limit 4

73% Lean ground beef, 5 lb package, $2.29/lb

Happy Farms Sharp Cheddar or Port Wine Deli Cheese Ball, 10 oz, $2.49

Happy Farms Shredded Cheese, 11-12 oz, $2.69

Happy Farms shredded mild cheddar or mozzarella cheese, 32 oz, $5.15

Dakota's Pride Black Beans, 15-15.5 oz, $0.39

Stonemill Gravy Mix, assorted, 0.87 oz, $0.44

Burman's Cocktail Sauce, 12 oz, $0.95

Chef's Cupboard Homestyle Turkey Gravy, 12 oz jar, $0.97

Idahoan Flavored Mashed Potatoes, 4-4.1 oz, $0.99

Specially Selected Scalloped Crackers, 6.5 oz, $1.59

Happy Harvest Yams, 29 oz can, $1.65

Chef's Cupboard French Fried Onions, 6 oz, $1.69

Boulder Oval Turkey Roasting Pan, $0.95

Boulder Slow Cooking Liners, 4 count, $1.59

Carlie C's

Valid October 27-Nov. 2, 2021

Baby carrots, 1 lb, $0.99

Russet potatoes, 5 lb bag, $2.49 - .50 CC digital coupon = $1.99

Red Delicious apples, 3 lb , $2.99

Fresh fryer drumsticks or thighs, family pack, $0.98/lb

Blue Bonnet Square Tub, 15 oz, $1.50

IGA shredded cheese, 8 oz, $2

IGA Whipped Topping, 8 oz, $0.98

IGA or Morning Fresh Farms Frozen Vegetables, 16 oz, select, $1.50

PictSweet frozen vegetables, 10-16 oz, $1.50

Pet premium ice cream, 48 oz, 2 for $5 - $1/2 CC digital coupon = 2 for $4

IGA Yeast Dinner Rolls, 10 count, $2.45

PictSweet Vegetables, 11-20 oz, $2.89

Mahatma Yellow Rice, 5 oz, 2 for $1

Knorr Sides, select, 10 for $10 - $2/10 CC digital coupon = 10 for $8

Duncan Hines Cake Mix, 15.25 oz, $0.89

Duncan Hines Signature Cake Mix, $1.25, select

Hanover Cut Green Beans24.5 oz, $1.38

IGA apple juice, 64 oz, $1.65

IGA Granulated Sugar, 4 lb bag, $1.89

Simply Done Cutlery, 48 ct, $0.99

IGA Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, 37.5 sq ft, $1.99

Food Lion

Valid October 27-Nov. 2, 2021

Shank portion hams, $1.49/lb

93% Lean fresh ground turkey, 16 oz, $2.99

Food Lion Meatballs, frozen, 28 oz, $5.69

Sabra Guacamole, 8 oz, BOGO for $1.90 each

Sabra Hummus in the Deli, 10 oz, BOGO for $2.15 each

Food Lion sour cream, 16 oz, $0.99

Minute Maid Punches or Ades, 59 oz, $1.25

Heluva Good or Dean's Dip, 12-16 oz, $1.69

Food Lion Shredded Cheese, 6-8 oz, $2

Pillsbury Grands! frozen biscuits, 12 count, $2.50 - $1/3 coupon from 10/24 SS or Coupons.com printable coupons recently

Breyers Ice Cream, 48 oz, $3 - .50/1 coupon from 10/17 Unilever (expires 10/30)

Edwards Pies or Signature Pies, 23.5-36 oz, $4.99

Pillsbury Funfetti Oreo Brownie or Cake Mix Frosting, 15.25-15.60 oz, $0.99

Duncan Hines Brownie Mix, select, $1

Cheez-It Crackers or Snap'D, 8-12.4 oz

Sale: BOGO for $2.35 each , limit 2 free

Coupons: $1/1 coupons from Kelloggsfamilyrewards.com when you redeem 850 points, $1/2 coupons from Kelloggsfamilyrewards.com in the coupons tab

Arizona Tea, 128 oz, $2.50

Food Lion Premium Crystal Dinnerware, select, 24 count, $1.50

Food Lion Slow Cooker Liners, 4 count, $1.79

Handi-Foil Giant Lasagna Pan or Utility Pan, 1-2 count, $2.50

Food Lion Aluminum Foil, 75 sq ft, $2.59

Buy 5 Save $5 Nabisco Promotion at Food Lion

Buy 5 participating products and get $5 off at the register. You are basically getting $1 off per item when you buy 3. You can mix & match.

Wheat Thins, 8-9.1 oz, $2.39 - $1 promo discount = $1.39

Triscuit, 6.59 oz, $2.69 - $1 promo discount =$1.69

Nabisco Newtons, 10 oz, $2.99 - $1 promo discount = $1.99

Nabisco Ritz Crackers, 7.5-15 oz, $2.99 - $1 promo discount = $1.99

Nabisco Family Size Chips Ahoy Cookies, 14.25-19.5 oz, $3.49 - $1 promo discount = $2.49

Nabisco Family Size Oreo Cookies, 13-20 oz, $3.49 - $1 promo discount = $2.49

Extra Fall Savings Promotion: Food Lion is offering an Extra Fall Savings Promotion. Earn a $20 coupon when you spend $50 or more each week for 6 weeks from Oct. 13 through November 24, 2021. The coupon will be valid for 2 weeks from the receipt date. Exclusions apply. Purchase of pharmacy, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery, postage stamps and services fo not count toward the $50 purchase requirement. You'll be able to track your progress on your receipt each week. See the the Food Lion website for details.

Harris Teeter

Valid October 27-Nov. 2, 2021

Harris Teeter chicken breast, boneless, fresh, value pack, $1.99/lb

Harris Teeter Meatballs, 16 oz, frozen, BOGO for $2.49 each

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, Crescents, or Grands! Biscuits, 4-5 count, $1 - $1/3 coupons from 10/24 SS or Coupons.com printable coupon

Harris Teeter Whipped Topping, 6.5 oz can, $1.66

Wholly Guacamole, 7.5 oz, BOGO for $1.99 each

Kraft shredded or cubed cheese, select, 6-8 oz, BOGO for $2.09 each

Farmers Market Fresh Salsa, 16 oz, $2.50

Sabra Hummus, 17 oz Family Size, BOGO for $2.99 each

Harris Teeter Whipped Topping, 8 oz, BOGO for $0.74 each

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables, 10-12 oz, $1

Harris Teeter Steamable Vegetables, 12 oz, $1

Harris Teeter Ready To Bake Pie Crust, 2 count, frozen, BOGO for $1.24 each

Edy's Ice Cream, 1.5 qt, BOGO for $2.74 each

Harris Teeter Seltzers or Mixers, 1 ltr or Soda, 2 ltr, $0.59

Harris Teeter Olives, 2.25 oz can, BOGO for $0.64 each

Harris Teeter All Purpose or Self Rising Flour, $0.99

Harris Teeter Evaporated Milk, 12 oz, $0.99

Harris Teeter Graham Cracker Pie Crust, 6 oz, $0.99

Harris Teeter diced or petite tomatoes, 28-29 oz can, $0.99

Harris Teeter Salad Dressing, 16 oz, BOGO for $1.24 each

Betty Crocker Frosting, 12-16 oz, $1.25

Harris Teeter Baking Morsels, 11.5-12 oz, $2

Harris Teeter Sweet Potatoes, 40 oz can, $2

Simple Truth Organic Cranberry Sauce, 14 oz, $2

Ocean Spray Juice Drinks, select, 64 oz, BOGO for $2.14 each

Cheez-It Crackers or Snap'D, 8-12.4 oz

Sale: BOGO for $2.49 each

Coupons: $1/1 coupons from Kelloggsfamilyrewards.com when you redeem 850 points, $1/2 coupons from Kelloggsfamilyrewards.com in the coupons tab

4-Day E-Vic Sale valid Thursday, Oct. 28 - Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021:

Turkey Hill Premium Ice Cream 48 oz or Harris Teeter Deluxe Ice Cream Sandwiches, 6 count, $1.97, limit 4 (you have to be signed up on the Harris Teeter website as an e-Vic member to get this deal)

Ruffles, Tostitos, Scoops or Simply Cheetos, 8-10 oz, $2.47, limit 4 (you have to be signed up on the Harris Teeter website as an e-Vic member to get this deal)

Lidl

Valid October 27-Nov. 2, 2021

Carrots, 2 lb, $0.99, limit 5

Honeycrisp apples, $1.49/lb, limit 10 lbs

Yellow potatoes, 5 lb, $3.49, limit 5

Frozen vegetables, family size, select spinach, carrots or Brussels sprouts, 35.2-35.3 oz, $2.49

Extra virgin olive oil, 50.7 oz, $7.99

Lowes Foods

Valid October 27-Nov. 2, 2021

Butterball 85% Lean ground turkey or 91% lean turkey patties, 16 oz, $3.29

Simek's Meatballs, 17-22 oz, BOGO

Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese, 7-8 oz, 2 for $5 - $1/2 LF digital coupon = 2 for $4

Crav'n Flavor Cookie Dough, 16 oz, $2.25

Herdez fresh guacamole, 8 oz, $2.50

Herdez fresh salsa, 15 oz, $2.50

Lowes Foods shredded cheese, 16 oz, $4.50

Turkey Hill Ice Cream, 48 oz, or Ice Cream Sandwiches, 4 pack, $2.50

Pet Ice Cream, 48 oz, $3

Farm Rich Appetizers, 15-24 oz, select, 2 for $10 - $1/2 LF digital coupon or .75/1 printable coupon from Farm Rich website

Betty Crocker Cake Mix, $1.25

Betty Crocker Frosting, 12-16 oz, $1.50

Lowes Foods Egg Noodles, 12 oz, $1.50

Lowes Foods lasagna, 12-16 oz, $1.79

Lowes Foods Peanuts, 12-16 oz, $2

Simply Done Napkins, 40-100 count, $1.50

Publix

Valid October 27-Nov. 2, 2021

Cranberries, 12 oz bag, $2

Sabra Hummus, or Dessert Dip, 8 or 10 oz, BOGO for up to $2.15 each (plus, there is a Publix digital coupon for a free bag of Quaker Rice Chips or Crisps when you buy 2 Sabra Hummus 10 oz )

Sabra Guacamole, 8 oz, BOGO for $2.25 each

Country Crock Spread, or sticks, 10.5-16 oz, BOGO for up to $1.99 each

Kraft Shredded or Chunk cheese, 6-8 oz, BOGO for up to $2.25 each

Armour Meatballs, 11 to 25 oz, BOGO for up to $4.99 each

Vigo Yellow Rice, 10 oz, 2 for $2

Nestle Toll House Morsels, 10 to 12 oz bag, $2.50

Mueller's Pasta, 12-16 oz, BOGO

EZ Foil pans with lids, select, BOGO

Walmart

These deals are in the online ad for the Garner, NC location and are valid through October, 31, 2021.

Great Value Spice Cake Mix, 15.25 oz, $1.34

Great Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, 12 oz, $1.74

Bruce's Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes in Syrup, 40 oz, $2.38

Reynolds Kitchens Medium Roasting Pans with lids, 3 count, $5.78

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BOGO = Buy One Get One Free