The Heart Behind the Kitchen
“When my daughter LJ passed, I had a choice: let the grief consume me, or let her love consume the grief. I chose Love.” – Annetta
For LJ and the Vulnerable
After losing her daughter, LaKeitha "LJ" Jones, Annetta refused to let LJ’s light go out. She turned her grief into a mission for the neighbors Las Vegas usually ignores – the homeless and the most vulnerable who are struggling. Need2Feed is built on the belief that a meal is a message of worth. It is a commitment to meeting the forgotten with the same warmth, dignity, and respect that LJ embodied every day of her life.
Annetta uses her thirty years with Child Protective Services (CPS), Devereaux Foster Care, and corporate foster home management to lead this mission. Her background as a Parent Partner and advocate for those with special needs ensures every guest receives the same excellence her daughter gave to the world. She applies this experience to honor LJ’s memory with the level of dignity our neighbors deserve.
LJ’s Love in Action
LaKeitha “LJ” Jones lived with a warmth and love that was felt in every room she entered. Her spirit remains the driving force behind every meal prepared and every guest welcomed by Need2Feed. This video captures LJ’s life and the love that continues to provide dignity to the neighbors who need it most.
A Legacy of Love
The bond between Annetta and her daughter, LaKeitha "LJ" Jones, remains the heartbeat of Need2Feed. These moments capture the spirit of respect and warmth that Annetta carries into every aspect of the mission. Every act of service on the streets of Las Vegas is a tribute to this relationship and a commitment to share that same love with our neighbors in need.
Annetta uses her lifetime of experiences with LJ to define the standard of care for the most vulnerable. By reflecting her daughter’s light through high-quality service and intentional presence, she ensures LJ’s influence continues to change lives every day.
THE WORK IS HAPPENING