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Our Mission

The Kind Mouse is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in St. Petersburg, Florida dedicated to feeding local children suffering from chronic hunger and food insecurities. Founded in 2012 by Gina Wilkins, The Kind Mouse is comprised of a passionate group of volunteers ranging in age from 5 to 93 who are committed to ensuring no child in Pinellas County goes hungry. Our mission is to assist families in transition and their chronically hungry children while developing the next generation of volunteers to carry on the mission of The Kind Mouse. No hardworking individual and their family should ever go hungry.

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The Story of The Kind Mouse

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When the economic downturn began impacting families in St. Petersburg in 2012, Gina Wilkins was compelled to take action after realizing how many local children were going hungry, relying on school meals as their primary source of food. What started as a food donation program run out of Gina's home quickly revealed the pervasive issue of childhood hunger in Pinellas County. While the economy recovered, the problem has persisted, inspiring The Kind Mouse's ongoing mission to reach more kids in need.

Our Team

The Kind Mouse is powered by a mighty group of volunteers of all ages. From our youngest Mice in Training to our most dedicated Hunger Heroes, every member of our team is committed to ensuring no child goes hungry.

2024 Kind Mouse Board of Directors

Andrea Tihal

President

Samantha Tallyn

Lacy Scherer

Treasurer and Secretary

Diane Conti

Stan Wilkins

Vice President

Richard Dahm Jr

2024 Kind Mouse Advisory Board

Fran Brusini

Cindi Crisci

Lisa Henry

Evelyn Nakelski

Katherine Ruetz

Gina Wilkins

Adrienne Conwell

Barbara Eisenman

Bess Kennedy

Marla Radigan

Sherri Talcott

Stan Wilkins

Roseanna Costa

Mick Ferrari

JoAnn Mazzei

Heide Rand

Nancy Westphal

Stacy Wilters

2024 Kind Mouse Staff

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Gina Wilkins

Founder & CEO

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Nancy Fritz-Williams

Pantry Manager

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Lauren Kingsford

Pantry

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Kayla Druin

Administrative Assistant

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Coleby Klaustermeier

Pantry

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Cindi Crisci

Grant Writer

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Cayleb Klaustermeier

Pantry

2024 Mice-In-Training

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Pumpkin

Involved since 2021

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Swiss Cheese

Involved since 2021

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Noodle

Involved since 2024

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Luka

Involved since 2022

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June

Involved since 2024

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Crackers

Involved since 2024

2024 Mice Interns

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Jaydon

Involved since 2023

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Coleby

Involved since 2022

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Cayleb

Involved since 2022

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Cakes

Involved since 2021

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