20 places where you can get a free turkey this Thanksgiving

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Here are 20 places where you can get a free turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday season.

20) The Washington Nationals

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Roasted Turkey (Image via Getty)

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. On this occasion, the Washington Nationals will distribute 1,200 free turkeys during Turkeypalooza, presented by BetMGM. On November 25, the meal will be distributed at 3 p.m. outside BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park, Washington, DC. The event will continue the next day at four locations. On November 27, the meal will be distributed at four different locations.

19) H-E-B

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Thanksgiving Turkey - Source: Getty

H-E-B is among the most popular grocery chains in the country. Besides the quality, the regional brands also offer many discounts and promotions for customers to keep coming back. On Thanksgiving, the chain is back with their free turkey deal. Customers can get a free turkey of about 12 pounds upon buying a spiral sliced bone-in-half or a boneless spiral sliced ham or whole ham.

18) Hy-Vee

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Hy-Vee grocery store (Image via Getty)

Hy-Vee is famous for Thanksgiving Day preparations across the nation. Those celebrating the holiday with a huge crowd can grab exciting deals to cut down on the cost of a lavish dinner. The regional grocery chain has brought back its promotional scheme 'Buy a ham, get a turkey free' for November at all its stores.

17) Giant

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Turkey (Image via Pexels/Monstera Production)

Giant Food Store also has a unique offer for Thanksgiving. People living near the store can grab a free turkey for their holiday after earning and redeeming 400 Choice points. The offer, which began on November 15, gives a chance to people to redeem a free turkey in the store or online. However, the Choice points earned between October 1 to November 28 are only eligible to get the free bird.

16) WinCo

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A cooked turkey (Image via Pexels)

Till November 27, customers have a chance to win a free turkey at WinCo. The grocery chain began a new offer on November 18 for its customers. Those who spend a total of $125 on their groceries are eligible to grab one free frozen turkey. However, they are only offering a free Honeysuckle White or Jennie-O Grade. ButterBall is not included in the offer.

15) Acme Markets

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A cooked turkey (Image via Pexels)

Acme Market also has a great offer for its shoppers during the holiday season. Customers can get a free turkey after spending $3000 using their Acme For U account. However, they can only get the free food upon spending the amount between October 18 and November 28. They do not have to spend the amount on one trip as it can be cumulative.

14) Feeding America

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A turkey (Image via Pexels)

'Feeding America' hosts food banks and meal programs all year on various occasions. This non-profit organization has over 200 food banks like shelters, pantries, soup kitchens, and other community-based agencies. They feed more than 46 million people with their nationwide network. On the occasion of Thanksgiving, people can enter their ZIP code and grab a free meal.

13) Meals on Wheels

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Meals on Wheels (Image via Getty)

Meals on Wheels is another organization that offers people in need an online tool where they can enter their ZIP code to find a meal provider near them on Thanksgiving. The organization has over 5,000 community programs that serve over 2.5 million people across the nation. They also deliver food to the door of those who are unable to prepare or purchase their meals.

12) Walmart holiday meal

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Shoppers at Walmart (Image via Getty)

If not a free turkey, then shoppers can grab their hands on a discounted one. Walmart Holiday Meal, which costs around $52 offers groceries enough to prepare a meal that can feed about eight people. The meal includes a frozen turkey, corn, bread rolls, cranberry sauce, pecan pie, gravy, spices, seasoning, and all the ingredients for sweet potato and green bean casserole.

11) Target Thanksgiving meal

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Target (Image via Getty)

Another grocery chain 'Target' also has a steal deal for its shoppers for Thanksgiving at its stores across the nation. Their Thanksgiving meal package includes anything and everything one needs to prepare a feast. The package features a frozen turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, and ingredients for a green bean casserole. The meal costs $20 and feeds about four people.

10) BJ’s Wholesale Club

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BJ's Wholesale Club (Image via Getty)

While shoppers trust BJ's Wholesale Club for their groceries and electronics, they also rely on them for exciting holiday season deals. This holiday season, BJ's Wholesale Club members can get a free Butterball turkey, upon spending $150 or more in one transaction. They can get the free turkey in-club or online between November 1 to November 14.

9) Foodtown

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A Thanksgiving delicacy (Image via Pexels)

Foodtown, the regional grocery chain, is willing to help its shoppers with an affordable Thanksgiving meal. Their weekly circular has confirmed that customers can get a free turkey when they shop with their club card and spend $400 or more. Those not willing to get the free turkey, customers can get a certificate to buy other items, including a gift card.

8) Kroger

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Kroger (Image via Getty)

The grocery store 'Kroger' is also an answer for those willing to buy an affordable Thanksgiving meal. In their Kroger Freshgiving Meal, customers can get a frozen turkey, stuffing, chicken broth, sweet potato, corn, gravy, mushroom soup cream, baby carrots, bread rolls, and crispy fried onions. The meal costs $27 and feeds a group of ten.

7) Islamic Relief USA and American Third Pillar Charities

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A roasted turkey (Image via Pexels)

While various charities often come together to serve meals for the ones in need, on Thanksgiving holiday, Islamic Relief USA and American Third Pillar Charities are also distributing free turkeys. About 600 turkeys will be offered to the underserved populations in Washington, DC. People can also donate a turkey to make the holiday a special one for others.

6) Price Chopper

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Price Chopper (Image via Getty)

Shoppers can get a free Best Choice frozen turkey at Price Chopper. However, they have to earn 1,200 points on their Chopper Shopper Rewards card for the Thanksgiving delight. The turkey has to be up to $25 in value. If it exceeds the $25 mark, shoppers will receive a discount of the same amount from the sticker price. The offer can also be redeemed for Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Half Ham.

5) Randalls

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Turkey (Image via Pexels)

The grocery chain 'Randalls' also has an offer for its customers to get a chance to win a free turkey. The catch is that their shoppers have to buy qualifying groceries worth $75 to get a free frozen Signature Farms turkey of 12 pounds or more. However, there are exclusions which is why customers are advised to check their carts thoroughly.

4) Weis

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Weis Grocery Store(Image via Getty)

Shoppers who spend more than $400 on their groceries or earn more than 400 points on their Weis Market reward card can grab a free Weis Quality frozen turkey or turkey breast. This Thanksgiving offer is up for grabs from November 7 to November 28. Those who are not in the mood for a turkey can also redeem the points for a free ham.

3) Meijer deluxe turkey

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A Thanksgiving meal (Image via Pexels)

Meijer Inc. is a supercenter chain that has stores throughout the Midwestern US. Besides quality products, the chain also offers great deals to its shoppers and their deluxe turkey dinner is definitely a good one for those willing to buy supplies for a meal on a budget. Their $60 meal features a turkey, green bean casserole, cranberries, gravy, and mashed potatoes that can feed six people.

2) The Washington Commanders

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A Thanksgiving meal (Image via Getty)

The Washington Commanders are indeed making Thanksgiving extra special for everyone. They are all set to host their annual Harvest Feast event on November 26. In this event, the organization will distribute approximately 2,500 meal packages to the residents of Prince George's County. Those willing to enjoy the holiday with this meal can grab their packages at 10:45 p.m. at the Northwest Stadium.

1) Union Temple Baptist Turkey Drive

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Roasted Turkey (Image via Getty)

Thanksgiving is a holiday where people share a grand meal with their loved ones and reminisce about the year they had. They share stories and moments they are thankful for in their lives and cherish the time with the feast. On this occasion, the Union Temple Baptist Turkey Drive will distribute free turkeys to the residents of Ward 8 at noon at 1225 W Street SE, Washington, DC.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh