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.
The Story of The Kind Mouse
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.
In 2025 The Kind Mouse merged into Manatee County where they are currently feeding over 500 children.
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.
2026 Kind Mouse Board of Directors
Andrea Tihal
President
Todd Llewellyn
Treasurer
Stan Wilkins
Vice President
Diane Conti
Board Member
Jeanette Imai
Secretary
John Neu
Board Member
2026 Kind Mouse Advisory Board
Danielle LaVere
President
Cindi Crisci
Board Member
Lisa Henry
Board Member
Mick Ferrari
Board Member
Sherri Talcott
Board Member
Joy Stadt
Board Member
Heide Rand
Secretary
Katherine Ruetz
Board Member
Marla Radigan
Board Member
Nancy Westphal
Board Member
Stacy Wilters
Board Member
Beth Barnett
Board Member
Stan Wilkins
Board Member
Karen Kicks
Board Member
Michelle Riccio
Board Member
Roseanna Costa
Board Member
Adrienne Conwell
Board Member
Lynn Reed
Board Member
2026 Manatee Advisory Board
Beth Barnett
Lynn Reed
Carla Wallace
Carol Quade
Joy Stradt
Kate Swalding
Linda Windsor
Martha Wallick
Mary Miller
Richard Miller
Stan Wilkins
Sherry Haskins
2026 Kind Mouse Staff
Gina Wilkins
Founder & CEO
Nancy Fritz-Williams
Pantry Manager
Dylan Williams
Pantry Intern
Audrey Anderson
Administrative Assistant
Twixy
Outreach Leader & Coordinator
Cindi Crisci
Grant Writer
Nia Cruz Cedres
Data Manager
2024 Mice-In-Training
Pumpkin
Involved since 2021
Swiss Cheese
Involved since 2021
Noodle
Involved since 2024
Luka
Involved since 2022
June
Involved since 2024
Crackers
Involved since 2024
2024 Mice Interns
Twixy
Involved since 2021
Cakes
Involved since 2019
2026 Outreach Parent Board
Danielle LaVere
President
Colin Jenkins
Board Member
Stephanie Pertile
Board Member
Neeharika Makani
Board Member
Sarah Gyson
Board Member
Nicole Keeter
Board Member
Lauren Howell
Board Member
Amanda Reed
Board Member
Lindsey Francis
Board Member
Erin Todd
Board Member
Johnny Wong
Board Member
Sarah Goudelock
Board Member
