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Before The Bell Rings

One in eight kids are hungry in our community. When a child is thinking about food, they cannot learn.

At The Kind Mouse, we believe that every child deserves to start the day ready to learn—not distracted by hunger.

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But for many kids in our community, that’s not the case.

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They show up to class tired, unfocused, and carrying the weight of an empty tummy. And it’s not because they don’t want to learn—it’s because hunger is holding them back.

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That’s where we step in.

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The Kind Mouse works to ensure that children have access to food before the bell rings, so they can walk into their classrooms energized, confident, and ready to succeed.

When kids are hungry, learning takes a back seat.

Hunger affects more than just physical health—it impacts how a child thinks, behaves, and performs in school.

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Trouble focusing and staying engaged

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Anxiety, irritability, and low confidence

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Higher absenteeism

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Low test scores and academic delays

There are so many ways to give—and each one makes a difference.

Whether you're looking to give now or plan for the future, your gift helps feed kids and fuel learning across Pinellas County and beyond.

Stock & Asset Donations

Turn stocks into meals. Give smarter and make a powerful impact—with potential tax benefits.

Donor-Advised Funds

Have a DAF? Recommend a grant today and help us keep fighting childhood hunger.

One-Time Gifts

Provide a meal. Fuel a future. Your one-time gift makes an immediate impact for a child in need.

Planned Giving

Leave a legacy of hope. Include us in your will and help feed future generations.

Monthy Giving

Give monthly. Change lives daily. Your steady support helps us feed more kids, all year long.

Workplace Giving

Your company may match your gift! Double your impact with just a few clicks.

Not sure where to start? We’d love to help.
 

We created a short and simple survey to help you explore the kind of giving that works best for you. No pressure—just options and opportunities.

Because before the first lesson is taught, we can teach kids they matter.

By supporting The Kind Mouse, you’re not just helping children make it through the day—you’re giving them the foundation to thrive in school and beyond.

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Car Credit Encourages Community to Support Childhood Nutrition and Learning Through The Kind Mouse

At Car Credit, we believe that every child deserves more than just the chance to learn—they deserve the nourishment and support that make learning possible. That’s why we proudly encourage our customers, employees, and neighbors to volunteer with The Kind Mouse, a local nonprofit working to combat childhood hunger across Pinellas County.

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When children come to school hungry, their ability to concentrate, participate, and thrive in the classroom is compromised. Hunger holds them back from reaching their full potential—not because they lack motivation, but because they lack meals.

 

The Kind Mouse understands that food insecurity is more than an empty pantry—it’s an invisible barrier to a brighter future. Through meal bags, pantry support, and compassion-driven programs, they ensure that children can walk into their classrooms focused, confident, and ready to succeed.

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1801 16th St N, Suite B St. Petersburg, FL 33704

(727) 575-7834

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We became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation on May 10, 2012. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-HELP-FLA or online at www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com.  Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.  Registration #CH36780.  Tax id 45-2455492. 

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Form 990 is available upon request.

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