Jason Collis
Chief Operating Officer, Response Operations
Jason began working with WCK in 2017 during the Thomas Fire in California and has since assisted with various WCK efforts, across the US and internationally. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, where he launched several successful businesses. Now, as Chief Operating Officer, Response Operations, Jason oversees all of our relief work— from emergency response to special operations. He also utilizes his experience in procurement and operations to help our field operations run smoothly. When not working, Jason’s passions include his wife and two children, football, and the outdoors.
Recent News
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“My team and I continuously exert effort through field visits to ensure the delivery of high-quality food.” Chef Yasmeen of WCK’s team in Gaza regularly visits Community Kitchens to ensure they have the knowledge and equipment needed to safely and effectively prepare thousands of meals daily for displaced Palestinians.
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WCK’s new Rapid Response Field Kitchen set up in Florida to support people impacted by Hurricane Debby. This self-sufficient vehicle built with the support of @DollarGeneral is designed to reach isolated communities immediately after a disaster. Unlike our other food trucks, our team cooks outside the vehicle which allows us to prepare more meals faster.
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WCK’s Anton is in Sumy where displaced families are arriving in need of support after evacuating homes near the Russian border. Thousands of people are expected to evacuate through this eastern Ukrainian city in the coming days. Our team is working shoulder to shoulder with local partners to ensure people forced to evacuate receive hot meals, food kits, water, and energy bars.