Thanksgiving In Temecula: Where To Get Free, Discounted Turkeys

TEMECULA, CA ? In 2024, the pressure to afford a full Thanksgiving feast for the entire family feels heavier than ever for some, especially since the holiday is right around the corner.

That?s why it's important to know which food banks, pantries and faith groups are offering free food for Temecula families in need. Meanwhile, several grocery stores across the state are offering free and discounted holiday goods.

Here?s where you can find free or discounted turkeys or holiday foods for your table this Thanksgiving:

Food Banks In California

If you?re on an extremely tight budget this year, the following food banks in and around California are a good place to start.

Feeding America

This food bank, which has locations nationwide, is offering free Thanksgiving meals or food boxes all over California. The closest Feeding America location to Temecula is Feeding San Diego, which can be contacted at 858-452-3663.

The following pantries in Temecula work with Feeding America:

• Community Mission of Hope - 41760 Riderway | 951-595-7149
• Grace and Mercy Apostolic Christian Center - 41636 Enterprise Circle N Suite D | 951-834-7259
• Society of St Vincent de Paul- St Catherine of Alexandria - 41875 C St. | 951-587-6752
• VNW- Circle of Care, Inc. - 26090 Ynez Rd. | 951-973-3582

Find a food bank near you.

Meals On Wheels

Meals on Wheel operates virtually in nearly every town in America, delivering meals to older adults and those with diminished mobility. Generally, the program serves adults 60 and over.

The closest program to Temecula is Meals on Wheels San Diego at 9590 Chesapeake Dr., which can be reached at 619-260-6110.

Search for more Inland Empire programs.

Grocery Stores Offering Thanksgiving Deals

Many grocery chains throughout the Golden State are offering holiday deals. Find turkey steals and table spread deals below.

Target

Target is offering a $20 Thanksgiving meal. Here?s what it includes: A premium basted young turkey, russet potatoes, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, jellied cranberry sauce, turkey stuffing and turkey gravy. More information here. Find a Target near you.

Walmart

Walmart is touting its ?inflation free? Thanksgiving promotion, offering turkeys for 88 cents per pound. The retailer is also selling holiday food items that will cost less than $7 per person. Find more information and a Walmart near you here.

Sam?s Club

This grocer is promising a deal with items from its store brand, Members Mark, that will feed a family of 10 for $100. The deal includes a hickory smoked whole turkey, dinner rolls, macaroni and cheese, brussels sprouts, a cranberry crunch salad, gold mashed potatoes, a pumpkin pie and a sweet potato mash. More information and store locations here.

Aldi

Discount grocer giant Aldi is offering a Thanksgiving bundle for $47 to feed a party of 10. The deal comes out to $4.70 per person. The deal includes a 6-pound spiced Butterball turkey, gravy, rolls, macaroni, stuffing and ingredients for green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole. More information and store locations here.

Kroger

The grocery chain is offering a ?Freshgiving? bundle that will feed 10 people for $50. The deal includes a whole turkey, sweet potatoes, flavored stuffing, sweet corn, chicken broth, turkey gravy, fried onions, rolls, carrots and more at $4.85 per person. Find more information and store locations here.