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

  • The team at WCK’s Field Kitchen in Khan Younis has steadily increased capacity since cooking its first meals just over a week ago. The cooks at this woman-run, woman-operated kitchen are now preparing more than 5,000 meals daily for displaced Palestinians sheltering in the area.

    Twitter | 7/06/2024
  • WCK’s team in Jamaica 🇯🇲 is mobilizing to communities in the country’s southern coast where Hurricane Beryl hit hardest. We delivered sandwiches to displaced families at a Rocky Point shelter while assessing needs in the area.

    Twitter | 7/06/2024
  • In June, WCK provided the de-occupied Kalynivka community with a fuel station ⛽. This type of support is one of the many ways our teams go beyond meals so the needs of families impacted by the war are met. The 20 ton fuel station ensures that residents have a reliable energy source for essential purposes.

    Twitter | 7/05/2024