Walmart announces its 2026 holiday meal basket ahead of Thanksgiving, pricing it at $35 total—intended to serve 10 people at $3.50 per person, which outlets describe as the lowest price since the program began in 2022. The company says the basket includes 26 items and is available through Dec. 24, with options for store pickup or delivery.
Outlets also describe Walmart’s emphasis on getting more food for less money. Walmart says this year’s basket contains 18% more food than last year and that the cost of the same items is 12% lower year over year. The list of included items highlighted across coverage includes a Butterball turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, multiple casseroles, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie with whipped topping.
While the outlets largely agree on the deal’s headline price, portion size, and item count, they vary in how they present detail. CBS focuses on item-by-item contents, while other outlets lead with the “record low” framing and Walmart’s broader statements about holiday affordability and consumer pressure.
