FIRST ALERT: WCK Responds to Hawk Wildfire in Reno, Nevada

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

  • Chef Omar and the Alicia’s Headquarters team started supporting families and first responders in Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs immediately after wildfires forced mass evacuations in the region. Now, they have partnered with WCK to provide more support to people in need. They are preparing and distributing hundreds of daily meals from their converted school bus.

    Twitter | 6/27/2024
  • The father-daughter team at the Pancake Pandemonium food truck is serving breakfast and lunch to families in New Mexico who have been impacted by wildfires. For breakfast, they whipped up classic sausage, egg, and cheese sandwiches with a twist—they were served with pancakes as the bread!

    Twitter | 6/26/2024
  • Polina, WCK’s Culinary Lead in Ukraine, knows that a nourishing meal offers more than sustenance, it provides hope. In many parts of the country, our team is the only one providing a warm meal to families facing relentless attacks. WCK’s #ChefsForUkraine team is showing up every day to support their neighbors, one meal at a time.

    Twitter | 6/26/2024