
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.
2024 Kind Mouse Board of Directors
Andrea Tihal
President
Diane Conti
Stan Wilkins
Vice President
John Neu
Samantha Tallyn
2024 Kind Mouse Advisory Board
Adrienne Conwell
Barbara Eisenman
JoAnn Mazzei
Heide Rand
Nancy Westphal
Stacy Wilters
Roseanna Costa
Mick Ferrari
Evelyn Nakelski
Katherine Ruetz
Gina Wilkins
Michelle Riccio
Cindi Crisci
Lisa Henry
Marla Radigan
Sherri Talcott
Stan Wilkins
2024 Kind Mouse Staff

Gina Wilkins
Founder & CEO

Nancy Fritz-Williams
Pantry Manager

Kayla Druin
Administrative Assistant
Twixy
Pantry

Cindi Crisci
Grant Writer
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



