Walmart’s Easter Meal Kit Does Not Include Eggs This Year

Walmart’s Easter meal kit will be without eggs this year. Consumers can blame price hikes and shortages caused by the bird flu for the exclusion of eggs.

The 2025 Easter meal kit from Walmart has nine items, including a boneless ham, corn on the cob, a 5-pound bag of russet potatoes, and 12 dinner rolls. Available for less than $50, the dinner serves eight people, making it a budget-friendly option for many families.

“The items in the (2025) basket are based on some of the most popular Easter meal items. This year we did not include ingredients that are typically already found in one’s pantry like salt, pepper, butter, milk and eggs,” Walmart spokesperson Tricia Moriarty told Reuters.

According to Walmart, the price for the Easter meal kit is less than last year’s kit. Customers can buy the kit in the app or online, with options for both pickup and same-day delivery.

Last year’s Walmart Easter meal served 10 people and had more items, including sweet potatoes, apple pie, and eggs. The 2024 dinner deal was priced at approximately $80.

Walmart Is Not the Only Retailer Affected by America’s Egg Shortage

While Walmart’s Easter dinner does not have eggs this year, the retailer is doing what it can to fight the shortage. In February, Walmart committed to keeping eggs on the shelves and did not specifically restrict customer purchases, unlike other retailers. The only exception is the 60-count cartons of eggs, which are limited to six packages per customer.

An outbreak of avian flu has affected millions of egg-laying hens. The result is a severe shortage of eggs and increased prices at grocery stores and restaurants.

Yet, it appears that prices could start to fall. According to Forbes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported the wholesale price of a dozen eggs dropped to $4.78, reflecting a $2.40 decrease compared to previous weeks. Inventory has increased, up about 4% nationwide.

However, lower egg prices may still remain elusive for consumers. Keeping eggs in stock and potential fluctuations of supply are still haunting retailers, so they remain cautious about reducing the price.

The USDA predicts egg prices will decline in the second quarter of 2025. While the market does appear to be stabilizing to pre-bird flu levels, it likely won’t be in time for Easter.