Shrida Pandey (2026)
Khāna & Care
Khāna* & Care is a community-centered public health project focused on advancing culturally grounded nutrition support for Nepali communities in the Bay Area. The project addresses diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention by creating resources that center Nepali foods, language access, and immigrant experiences. Through bilingual community nutrition workshops, a community-made food and health zine, and a Nepali/English toolkit for clinics/community centers, Khāna & Care aims to make nutrition guidance more accessible and practical for everyday life. The project also seeks to reduce stigma around chronic disease while affirming the role of food, culture, and community care in health in the Nepali community.
*Khāna means food in Nepali.
Biography
Shrida Pandey is a Nepali American recent graduate of UC Berkeley with a background in public health and community-based work. At Berkeley, her experiences in research, student advocacy, and community health has shaped her interest in immigrant health and food access. Through her involvement with spaces such as Suitcase Clinic and the Asian American Pacific Islander Health Research Group, she has learned more about the importance of practical and culturally responsive health resources. Through Khāna & Care, she hopes to develop resources that reflect the needs of Nepali communities, one of the fastest growing Asian demographic groups in the United States.
