The Holiday Program is the historic core of Angel Baskets. Food and gifts are donated or are purchased with donations from individuals and businesses. Families apply and qualify to receive an Angel Basket through Social Services and other community organizations. Each family member may request a needed gift, usually warm clothing, a toy or a household item.

These special requests are purchased by Angel Baskets or are distributed to caring individuals who purchase the gift and return it to Angel Baskets for distribution. The food, special gift, many other gifts and gift certificates are delivered to the families by volunteers just before the holidays.