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The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates the cost of your Thanksgiving is supposed to be cheaper this year than it was last year. The data shows the average cost of Thanksgiving staples in 2025 is $55.18 for a group of 10, or about $5.52 per person.

I cover portions of Johnson County, Kansas, and consumer topics for KSHB 41, so I went to a Hy-Vee in Shawnee to put these numbers to the test.

Hy-Vee has a $30 Thanksgiving meal deal that's good for a family of six. This includes some staples like a turkey, stuffing mix, gravy, green beans and more.

This is pretty on par with what American Farm Bureau is projecting.

I double checked a few Thanksgiving items that aren't part of the meal deal but are still available at Hy-Vee, like sweet potatoes and cr

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