Turkey Shortage Threatens Thanksgiving Meals
Update: 2025-11-24
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Turkey Shortage Threatens Thanksgiving Meals: Food Banks Struggle with High Prices and Low SupplyFood banks nationwide are facing a severe turkey shortage this Thanksgiving, due to historically low production and high prices. Eric Cooper, CEO of a food bank, shared his concern about truckloads of turkeys being canceled, leaving families without the traditional holiday centerpiece. The issue is exacerbated by increased costs for turkey and other proteins, a recent government shutdown, and persistent avian flu outbreaks. Despite these challenges, some retailers are offering Butterball turkeys at their lowest prices since 2019.
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