Food Lion Thanksgiving Meal 2026: What We Know (Last Year: 10 People Under $40)
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Short answer: Food Lion has not announced its 2026 Thanksgiving meal yet (as of October 28, 2026). Last year it announced its deal on November 12: a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for under $40 with a 14-lb turkey, sides and two pies, from November 12–27, 2025. On Veterans Day, November 11, 2026, veterans and active-duty members get 10% off in store.
✔ Guide checked October 28, 2026. 2025 meal details from Food Lion’s official November 12, 2025 release; the Veterans Day discount is from the VA’s 2026 list. We’ll add 2026 prices when Food Lion announces them.
Quick Facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Has Food Lion announced a 2026 Thanksgiving meal? | Not yet, as of October 28, 2026. The 2025 meal was announced November 12. |
| What was last year’s Food Lion Thanksgiving meal? | A meal for 10 under $40 (under $4 a person) with a 14-lb frozen turkey, sides and two Mrs. Smith’s pies, Nov. 12–27, 2025. |
| Did it need an MVP card? | Yes: the 2025 price needed the MVP card and clipped digital coupons. |
| Food Lion Veterans Day 2026 discount? | 10% off in store on Nov. 11, 2026 for veterans and active duty, with military ID and MVP card; exclusions apply. |
| Can I order online? | Yes, the 2025 meal could be bought in stores or through Food Lion To Go. |
Food Lion Thanksgiving Meal: Last Year’s List (2025)
This is what Food Lion included in its 2025 meal for 10. The 2026 list may change; we’ll update it when Food Lion announces this year’s meal.
| Item | Size |
|---|---|
| Frozen turkey | 14 lb |
| Green Giant corn (2 cans) | 15 oz |
| Green Giant green beans (2 cans) | 14 oz |
| Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup | 10 oz |
| Food Lion French fried onions | 6 oz |
| Stove Top stuffing mix (2 boxes) | 6 oz |
| Food Lion Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese (2 boxes) | 14 oz |
| Fresh cranberries | 12 oz |
| Sweet potatoes | 4 lb |
| Food Lion turkey gravy mix (2 packets) | 12 oz |
| Swanson chicken broth | 32 oz |
| Food Lion Hawaiian rolls | 12 count |
| Mrs. Smith’s frozen pies (2) | 35 oz |
| Food Lion frozen whipped topping | 8 oz |
Food Lion Veterans Day 2026 Discount
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Food Lion gives veterans and active-duty service members 10% off in store with a military ID and MVP card (exclusions apply), according to the VA’s 2026 Veterans Day list. See all Veterans Day 2026 free meals and deals.
Cheaper Thanksgiving Meal Options Already Announced for 2026
- Aldi: meal for 10 under $39, October 14 – November 25, 2026.
- Wegmans: fresh young turkey, about $34.97 for a 13-lb bird.
- See every confirmed price in our Thanksgiving dinner to go 2026: all restaurant and grocery meals.
Related Thanksgiving Guides
- Thanksgiving dinner to go 2026: all restaurant and grocery meals
- Veterans Day 2026 free meals and deals
- Publix Thanksgiving dinner 2026
- Harris Teeter Thanksgiving dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Food Lion announce its 2026 Thanksgiving meal?
Food Lion hasn’t said. In 2025 it announced the meal on November 12, two weeks before Thanksgiving.
How much was the Food Lion Thanksgiving meal last year?
Under $40 for 10 people in 2025, with an MVP card and digital coupons.
Does Food Lion sell a cooked Thanksgiving dinner?
Food Lion’s 2025 offer was a list of ingredients to cook at home, not a cooked meal.
Does Food Lion have a Veterans Day discount in 2026?
Yes, 10% off in store on November 11, 2026 for veterans and active duty with a military ID and MVP card.
