Food and housing are taking up more of Americans' budgets. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says those two expenses accounted for nearly 47% of consumer spending in 2025 — the most in 15 years.
You can't avoid buying groceries, but you can spend less on them. I went through the deals at Kroger, Meijer, Walmart and Aldi to find where you can save the most this week.
WATCH: Where to save on groceries this week
Kroger
If you shop at Kroger, here's where you'll find some of the biggest savings this week:
- T-bone steaks: $9.99 a pound with a digital coupon
- Kroger water (40-pack): $3.99
- Avocados: 88 cents each
- Kroger brand peanut butter: Buy one, get one free
- Lean ground turkey: $3.99 with a Kroger Plus Card
- Boneless pork loin chops: $5
Meijer
Over at Meijer, some seasonal produce is on sale this week:
- Granny Smith or Gala apples: 89 cents a pound
- Squash: 99 cents a pound
- Red, yellow and orange bell peppers and cucumbers: Mix and match, 4 for $5
For the rest of your list:
- 12-packs of Coke or Pepsi: $5.99
- Oscar Mayer bacon: Buy one, get one free
Aldi
Aldi is rolling out some Thanksgiving food essentials:
- Frozen Farmer's Choice turkeys: 99 cents (limit of 2 per customer)
- Price drops on produce:
- Honeycrisp apples - $1.99/bag
- Avocados- $2.99 per 4-pack
- Golden kiwi - $3.49
- Tyson fresh family pack of chicken tenderloins: $1.49 per pound
Walmart
If you're shopping ahead for the big holiday meal, Walmart has rolled out its $35 holiday bundle — with enough food to feed 10 people. That works out to just $3.50 per person.
Available through December 24, the basket includes traditional holiday staples such as turkey, stuffing, classic sides and pumpkin pie. The basket includes 18% more items and costs 12% less than last year's meal basket.
A deal for veterans
Looking ahead to next Wednesday, veterans and military members can get an extra 10% off in-store food and household purchases for Veterans Day at Kroger. Take advantage of those savings by showing a valid military or veteran ID — so you don't waste your money.
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