FIRST ALERT: WCK Responds to Extended Power Outages in Gary, IN

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

  • WCK’s Field Kitchen on Carriacou also provides hot meals to the neighboring Grenadian island of Petite Martinique. We send them via boat with Captain Sean, and upon arrival the meals are distributed at a shelter for residents impacted by Hurricane Beryl.

    Twitter | 7/28/2024
  • WCK’s team in southern Ukraine makes regular food kit deliveries to the Kherson region just north of Crimea. These bags provide essential ingredients that enable residents to prepare a month’s worth of nutritious meals. We also make sure that each delivery includes fresh bread—a simple staple that has become a luxury for many Ukrainians.

    Twitter | 7/28/2024
  • Getting ingredients, water, and kitchen equipment to small islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl remains one of the biggest challenges facing WCK teams in the Caribbean. Our teams use boats every day to ensure essentials like potable water reach all communities in need.

    Twitter | 7/27/2024