5 Amazing Items To Buy From Whole Foods Ahead of Thanksgiving 2025

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Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays of the year, but it’s also the most work. You have to prep the turkey, decorate the table, and keep relatives fed and happy, which can all get quite overwhelming and cost a lot of money. Thankfully, Whole Foods has just about everything you need to make hosting easier.

Here are five items to grab from Whole Foods before the store gets packed.

Also see five common Thanksgiving buys that break your budget.

Cheese Platter

• Price: $59.99

If you’re hosting friends or family before dinner, grab the Whole Foods American artisan cheese platter so they have something to snack on before the main event. It comes with Deer Creek 18-month cheddar, Merlot BellaVitano, buttermilk blue, Genoa salami, bourbon berry jam, red and green seedless grapes, organic olive oil, and Sel Gris flatbread. It’s the perfect appetizer to set out while the turkey finishes roasting. 

Mashed Potatoes

• Price: $6.64 per pound

You could mash potatoes yourself, but Whole Foods’ mashed potatoes will save you a lot of time. They’re rich and buttery, and all you have to do is heat and serve. These potatoes are part of Whole Foods’ prepared foods section, available for order online or pick up in-store. They’re also vegetarian-friendly and pair beautifully with any roast or turkey gravy.

Pumpkin Pie

• Price: $13.99

No Thanksgiving is complete without a pumpkin pie as dessert. This pumpkin pie contains no hydrogenated fats or high-fructose corn syrup, so you can feel better about what you’re eating this holiday season. 

Flower Arrangement

• Price: $15.99

Whole Foods’ floral special times bouquet is a great way to bring warmth and life to your Thanksgiving dinner. It’s around $16, and you get a gorgeous mix of seasonal blooms. If you want a centerpiece that ties the whole dinner table together, just put this bouquet in a simple glass vase or a rustic ceramic pitcher. 

Ginger Ale Prebiotic Soda

• Price: $2.59

Thanksgiving drinks can get a little repetitive. If you want something light and refreshing that won’t make you crash mid-meal, grab a few cans of Poppi’s ginger ale prebiotic soda from Whole Foods. It’s bubbly, tangy and made with real ginger. Plus, it’s gut-friendly. 

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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