KOCO FIVE NEWS. IN ORDER. WE APPRECIATE IT, COLBY. You know, we’re just a day away from carving that turkey and just a few hours before many stores close for the holidays. Can you believe I went to three different grocery stores today? NOT SURPRISED. Let’s take a look when KOCO CHANTEL NAVARRO joins us LIVE. I’m sure CHANTEL is a very busy home country. You’re close to Thanksgiving. OH YES, I’M HERE IN HOMELAND ON LINCOLN AND IT’S BUSY RIGHT NOW. It somehow calmed down. WE’RE JUST SEEING ANOTHER RUSH OF PEOPLE HERE RIGHT NOW getting these last minute grocery items that are actually cheaper than last year. The pre-holiday grocery rush is in full swing on Wednesday, and shoppers like Derek Graham are getting a few of those last-minute items. Charcoal, the grill, my hand, and some turkey bags for the turkey, and Graham wasn’t the only hesitant buyer. WE FOUND BOTH. CABBAGE. I came for the sweet potatoes last night but they were all gone on the bright side, shoppers should have a little breather in their wallets. ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU, THE AVERAGE COST OF THIS YEAR’S DINNER FOR TEN PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABOUT $58. That’s a 5% decline from 2023 and still 19% higher than five years ago. This is mainly due to a decrease in the price of Turkey, which was around $25. THIS YEAR. DO YOU FEEL THAT FOOD PRICES ARE REALLY DIFFERENT THIS YEAR? YES. NO, YOU’RE UP A LITTLE. BUT BUYERS WE HAVE TALKED TO SAY NO MATTER WHAT THE COST IS, IT’S THE COMPANY AT THE TABLE THAT IS IN PART WITH THE FAMILY. THIS IS PRICELESS. Most of all, I want everyone to have a blessed holiday and be safe. And remember: Always keep God in your prayers. AND IF YOU STILL HAVE SOME SHOPPING, HOMELAND IS OPEN AGAIN TOMORROW. THIS IS FROM 7:00 AM TO 4:00 PM IF YOU NEED TO PICK UP ANYTHING. DOLLAR GENERAL IS ALSO OPEN ALL DAY. IF YOU JUST NEED ANY STORAGE PRODUCT AVAILABLE FROM 10AM TO 8PM AND ALL MAJOR STORES LIKE TARGET AND WALMART THEY ARE CLOSED AFTER TODAY. LIVE IN OKLAHO

Last-minute grocery shopping is in full swing as Oklahomans get last-minute shopping before Thanksgiving

As the clock ticks, shoppers are flocking to local grocery stores

Updated: November 27, 2024, 8:17 p.m. CST

The pre-Thanksgiving grocery rush was in full swing Wednesday, and shoppers got some of those last-minute items. “Charcoal to grill my ham and then some turkey bags for the turkey,” Derrick Graham said. Graham wasn’t the only hesitant buyer either. “Cabbage. I came for the sweet potatoes yesterday, last night, but they were all gone,” said Davetta Brown. On the bright side, shoppers will experience a little relief in their wallets. The American Farm Bureau said the average cost of this year’s dinner for 10 people should be about $58. That’s a 5 percent decline from 2023 and still 19 percent more than five years ago. This is largely due to a decline in turkey prices, which were around $25 this year. Buyers KOCO 5 spoke to said no matter the cost, the company is at the table. “Community and family,” Brown said. Above all, this is priceless. “I want everyone to have a blessed holiday and be safe. And remember to always keep God in your prayers,” Graham said. Top Headlines: Murder suspect at center of Lincoln County manhunt taken into custody. Former church members say it’s time for an ex-pastor accused of lewd, lewd acts to be arrested. Video: Pilot drops turkeys from plane for neighbors in rural Alaska. Black Friday 2024 guide to all the deals and sales you need to know about ‘Lucky to be alive’: Harrah Mann’s ‘fatherly instincts’ kick in after teen injured in nighttime accident

OKLAHOMA CITY –

The pre-Thanksgiving grocery rush was in full swing Wednesday, and shoppers got some of those last-minute items.

“Charcoal to grill my ham and then some turkey bags for the turkey,” Derrick Graham said.

Graham wasn’t the only hesitant buyer either.

“Cabbage. I came for the sweet potatoes yesterday, last night, but they were all gone,” said Davetta Brown.

On the bright side, shoppers will experience a little relief in their wallets. The American Farm Bureau said the average cost of this year’s dinner for 10 people should be about $58. That’s a 5 percent decline from 2023 and still 19 percent more than five years ago.

This is largely due to a decline in turkey prices, which were around $25 this year.

Buyers KOCO 5 spoke to said no matter the cost, the company is at the table.

“Community and family,” Brown said.

Above all, this is priceless.

“I want everyone to have a blessed holiday and be safe. And remember to always keep God in your prayers,” Graham said.

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