CHURCH POINT, La. (KATC) — Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but with grocery prices continuing to rise, many families are asking the big question: Is it cheaper to cook the holiday meal from scratch or pick up a pre-made option? Ways to save: Thanksgiving on a budget

At Vautrot’s Mini Mart in Church Point, pre-made Thanksgiving dinners are already in high demand. Owner Josh Venable said more customers are turning to convenience options, especially those with smaller households.

“You've got small families, you've got people with kids who are growin' and goin', and they might not live in town and it's just maybe a couple or just them and a couple people,” Venable said. “That’s something we’ve noticed more and more of over the years."

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