FIRST ALERT: WCK Responds to Flash Flooding in Nepal

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

  • Access to humanitarian convoys into Gaza remains inconsistent. WCK is exploring all ways to ensure our kitchens have enough supplies to support communities in desperate need. We recently sourced potatoes, onions, and garlic from a local vendor that we used to cook alongside rice and a tomato sauce.

    Twitter | 5/29/2024
  • Shelling in the forest surrounding Oskil, a town in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, ignited a blaze that burned a large swath of land. Teams of first responders were deployed to control the fire. WCK’s team has been on the ground for days providing hundreds of meals to fuel emergency crews.

    Twitter | 5/29/2024
  • In the face of Israeli operations in Rafah, countless families are being forced to flee once again. Ongoing attacks have forced us to pause work at our main kitchen in Rafah and relocate many of our community kitchens further north. The situation is dire but WCK’s Palestinian team—all directly impacted by the war—is showing up every day to support neighbors in need. Yesterday we provided almost 100,000 meals and will increase capacity this week as 58 of our aid trucks have entered Gaza since Sunday.

    Twitter | 5/28/2024