Dinner is swerved.
It happens to even the most prepared hosts: You’re well into preparing your big Thanksgiving dinner, only to realize you’ve forgotten a crucial ingredient.
No need to fret — your local family grocers have got you covered.
While many stores have decided to give their staff a well-deserved day off on Thanksgiving, others are serving their community by keeping their doors open until the very last minute.
So, as you dive into dinner prep on Nov. 27, save this page in case you find yourself desperate for a supermarket savior.
Aldi
ALDI stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day.
BJ’s Wholesale Club
BJ’s Wholesale Club will be closed chainwide on Thanksgiving Day.
Costco
Costco warehouses will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
CVS
CVS stores will remain open for essentials, but with reduced hours. Check your local pharmacy as hours vary by store location.
Food Lion
All Food Lion stores will be open on Thanksgiving, according to their website. While opening hours vary from location to location, most will follow a 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. schedule.
Home Depot
Home Depot will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Kroger
Most stores under the Kroger brand will be open, but close at 3 p.m., while all pharmacies will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
The Kroger family of stores includes Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug and, of course, the titular Kroger.
Lidl
All Lidl stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Publix
Publix stores are closed on Thanksgiving.
Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club will be closed for the holiday on Nov. 27.
Target
All Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27.
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s locations are closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Walgreens
Most Walgreens locations are closed on Thanksgiving, with the exception of its 24-hour locations, which will remain open for essential pharmacy services.
Walmart
Walmart stores will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Wegman’s
Most Wegmans stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day, closing early at 4 p.m.
Whole Foods
Most Whole Foods stores are open on Thanksgiving, but before to check your local store for details. Most will operate from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. local time. Stores located in Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island will be closed.
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