Correction & clarification: This story has been updated to correct the agency that compiles the forecast's data. The Poinbankdata is compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

With Thanksgiving just over a month away, retailers are announcing holiday savings options for customers wanting to celebrate without hurting their pockets, including Dollar General.

Those hoping to save a little will be able to get free items as part of the Dollar General's buy two, get one free deal, the company confirmed to USA TODAY on Wednesday.

The offers will be available from Oct. 20 to Nov. 28, the company said.

The deal comes in three varieties, including:

• Pumpkin Pie Bundle: Buy a 6-count Keebler mini pie crust and a 12-ounce container of Eagle Brand evaporated milk, then get one free 15-ounce Clover Valley canned pumpkin.
• Green Bean Casserole Bundle: Buy a 10 ½-ounce can of Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup and a 2.8-ounce container of French’s fried onions, then get a free 14 1⁄2-ounce can of Clover Valley green beans.
• Sweet Potato Casserole Bundle: Buy a 29-ounce can of Bruce’s yams and a 2-pound bag of Clover Valley brown sugar, then get a free 10-ounce bag of Kraft mini marshmallows.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics collects data and compiles it into a measure of economy-wide inflation called the Consumer Price Index. The Economic Research Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, uses the index to analyze food costs. Most recently, the ERS said it expects prices for food to increase 2.2% in 2024.

Discount retailer has added fresh produce to some of its stores

According to a Dollar General spokesperson, the retailer has added fresh produce to more than 5,400 stores. 

The chain has also created recipes customers can use their fresh produce to make, including twice baked sweet potatoes, baked apple pecan chicken, candied nuts and green beans.

In addition to Dollar General’s buy two get one free deals, the company said it also has coupons customers can use to save.

“Dollar General has an expanded seasonal assortment of holiday pantry staples, and weekly deals including cash back offers and digital coupons, like our weekly $5 off $25 coupon,” the company said in an email.

Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Follow her on Twitter at@SaleenMartin or email her at[email protected].