It’s Thanksgiving season: the season of thankfulness, family, and food. Food brings all of us together, but as a college student, it can be hard to find cheap, fulfilling options to make a Thanksgiving dinner. Food security is the state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable and sustainable food. Food insecurity is the opposite; It’s the state of not knowing where you might get your next meal from.

According to Feeding America, “Food insecurity has the potential to harm college students’ ability to achieve their educational and professional goals.”

With all dining halls being closed on Thanksgiving, it can be hard to find your meals for that day (or week.) Whether you’re going home or staying at Georgia Southern University, here are some recipes and grocery options for Thanksgiving dinner:

Roast Turkey Recipe:

Turkey: 

• 3 lbs Butterball Frozen Boneless Turkey Breast for $12.97 at Walmart

• 1 lb Sliced Turkey Breast for $11.99 at Kroger

• 3 lbs Butterball Frozen Boneless Turkey Breast for $12.09 at Aldi

• Boar’s Head Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast (Deli) for $13.99 at Publix

The Statesboro Food Bank is launching its annual turkey drive as well, where they plan to provide meals for 200 local families with the help of community donations. They are open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 am to 3pm.

Fresh Herbs: 

• Organic Fresh Rosemary, Thyme, and Sage for $1.98 at Walmart

Onion and Garlic: 

• Yellow Onions for $.62 per lb at Walmart

• Fresh Garlic Bulb for $.80 per lb at Walmart

• 8 oz Minced Garlic in Olive Oil for $2.66 at Walmart

Lemon: 

• $.50 each at Walmart

• $.98 each at Publix

Butter: 

• 16 oz Great Value Sweet Cream Butter for $4.26 at Walmart

• 16 oz Blue Bonnet Vegetable Oil Spread Sticks for $1.28 at Walmart

Salt and Pepper: 

• Great Value Salt and Pepper set for $1.76 at Walmart

Stuffing:

• 6 oz Stove Top Stuffing Mix for $1.98 at Walmart

• Great Value Chicken or Turkey Flavored Stuffing Mix for $.97 at Walmart

• 12 oz Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Classic Stuffing for $2.68 at Walmart

Broths: 

• 32 oz Swanson Natural Chicken or Beef Broth for $1.98 at Walmart

• 32 oz Great Value Chicken/Beef/Vegetable Broth for $1.37 at Walmart

Assorted Pies:

• 32 oz Edwards Desserts Georgia Style Pecan Pie for $6.97

• Publix Pumpkin Pie for $5.99

• 37 oz Freshness Guaranteed 10-inch Pumpkin Pie for $6.28 at Walmart

• 36 oz Great Value Frozen Traditional Pumpkin Pie for $5.87 at Walmart

• Publix Dutch Apple Pie for $6.99

Mac and Cheese:

• 5.9 oz Mac a Roni Pasta Mix for $1.00

• 28 oz Bob Evans Family Size Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese for $4.98

• 12 oz Great Value Premium Original Shells and Cheese for $1.48 at Walmart

• 12 oz Velveeta Shells and Cheese Dinner for $2.98

• 7.25 oz Great Value Thick and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese for $.58 at Walmart

Dinner Rolls:

• 13 oz Sister Schubert’s Dinner Yeast Rolls for $4.12 at Walmart

• 12 oz Great Value Brown and Serve White Dinner Rolls for $1.38 at Walmart

• 12 oz King’s Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls for $4.68

• 11 oz Pillsbury Dinner Rolls for $3.56

• 12ct Dinner Rolls for $3.89 at Publix

Collard Greens: 

• 27 oz Glory Foods Canned Seasoned Collard Greens for $2.18

• 27 oz Margaret Holmes Canned Seasoned Collard Greens for $1.97

• 32 oz Fresh Chopped Collard Greens for $3.98 at Walmart

• 12 oz Great Value Frozen Chopped Collard Greens for $1.54 at Walmart