Kroger offers Thanksgiving dinner for $5 per person - see what's on the menu

RISING costs have been hammering consumers' wallets all year long, but grocery chain Kroger has revealed a Thanksgiving dinner that shoppers can buy and will cost only $5 per person.

The latest inflation rate came in at 7.7 percent for October, according to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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While that's down from the previous month's 8.2 percent, it's still quite high.

In particular, the cost of turkey has risen by an estimated 20 cents per pound, according to a statement by Kroger.

A study from the grocery chain's retail and data science unit estimates that nearly half of the shoppers it surveyed plan to cut back on Thanksgiving costs.

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To counter that, Kroger said it is offering budget list items, which will cover "all the staples families need to create memorable and delicious holiday meals at an incredible value."

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The retailer claims that the guide will offer shoppers a way to keep Thanksgiving costs at $5 per person for a family of 10.

The savings budget can be enjoyed on the following items, according to Kroger:

• Turkey
• Rolls
• Green bean casserole
• Sweet potatoes
• Corn
• Mac & cheese
• Pumpkin pie
• Stuffing
• Gravy
• Mashed potatoes
• Cranberry sauce

While Kroger didn't specifically break down the savings, it currently has some major markdowns on its private label products, according to a local location viewed by The U.S. Sun.

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For example, a whole frozen turkey that weighs between 14 and 16 pounds can be had now for just $5.85, down significantly from the original price of $26.85.

Kroger's flavor turkey stuffing mix can be had for $1, down about 50 cents from the original price.

Additionally, a pumpkin pie in its bakery can be bought for just $4.49, down from $5.99.

What else is Kroger doing?

Moreover, Kroger shoppers can enjoy more savings.

Starting Wednesday, Kroger is launching its 5x event.

This allows customers to digital coupons as many as four times and earn four times the amount of fuel points on gift card purchases.

However, it will be only available for a limited amount of time.

Other retailers offering cheap Thanksgiving meals

Meanwhile, Kroger isn't the only major retailer providing shoppers relief for Thanksgiving.

Target is selling six items for $25 to go with your feast.

This includes turkey breast from five to nine pounds, stuffing mix, russet potatoes, corn, gravy and cranberry sauce.

Another major retailer, Lidl will be offering a Thanksgving basket for just $30 that will feed up to 10 people.

This will include:

• A 13 pound frozen turkey
• Pumpkin pie mix - 30 oz
• Two pie crusts
• One gallon of whole milk
• One stalk of celery
• Baby carrots - 16 oz
• Sweet peas - 16 oz
• Fresh cranberries - 12 oz
• Three pound bag of sweet potatoes
• One pint of heavy whipping cream
• Three boxes of turkey stuffing mix - 18 oz
• Hawaiian Sweet Rolls - 12 count

Walmart is another retailer that has stepped up to help families across the nation save on Thanksgiving costs this year.

The retailer said it will be offering "this year's Thanksgiving meal at last year's price" to help those struggling during the holidays.

Each item offered has been price checked to ensure they do not cost more than last year.

Walmart describes its traditional Thanksgiving items as the following: turkey, ham, potatoes, and stuffing.

And Aldi will be selling Thanksgiving staples at 2019 levels.

For more related stories, a Walmart shopper found a $330 kitchen item at 70 percent.

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Another Walmart shopper found an $897 item for an astonishing just $5 in clearance.

And a Costco super fan found eight Thanksgiving products for as low as $5.