Last checked November 7, 2026 CST.
A holiday meal headline is useful only if you know what belongs in the basket. These are ingredient offers that still require cooking, not a prepared dinner waiting at a counter. Compare the quantities, the dates and what you already have before making a second grocery trip.
ALDI: the advertised under-$39 basket
ALDI’s October 14, 2026 national release advertises ingredients for 10 people for under $39 through November 25. This is a national offer available at metro ALDI stores, not an OmahaOffers coupon or a special negotiated for Omaha. Actual prices depend on product availability, selections and location.
- A 16-pound Farmer’s Choice whole turkey
- Three boxes of Chef’s Cupboard stuffing mix
- Baby peeled carrots and celery for the vegetable tray
- Fresh cranberries, 12 ounces, and sweet potatoes, three pounds
- L’oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- Two bags of Season’s Choice steamable frozen peas
- Baker’s Corner pumpkin pie mix and Bake House Creations pie crusts
- Friendly Farms whole milk and heavy whipping cream
No coupons, loyalty cards, minimum purchases or memberships are required for the stated offer. The advertised figure is “under $39,” not a guaranteed exact total for every store or substitution.
Hy-Vee: a second ingredient list to compare
The already-live Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal listing covers the merchant’s ingredients-for-10 offer for under $35, November 2 through December 24, 2026. It is not the separately sold premade meal. Read that listing’s scope and source before comparing the two headlines; different ingredient selections are not a like-for-like basket test.
Both offers require preparation. Neither headline tells you your final bill after substitutions, extra dishes or delivery fees. Check the merchant’s list against your own menu rather than assuming a larger holiday shop will stay under the advertised basket price.
Keep the comparison small and useful
Start with one store’s complete list, cross off what you already have, and check the missing ingredients against the stated availability dates. We have not verified other grocers’ weekly ads for this guide and are not filling that gap with guessed prices.
Sources and program terms can change. Use the linked official pages for current information.