A Place at the Table: The Clean Plate Project with Niharika Chandna and Isabelle Michalski
Pilot Projects22 Aug 2025

A Place at the Table: The Clean Plate Project with Niharika Chandna and Isabelle Michalski

Episode Notes

What happens when a simple home-cooked meal becomes a source of comfort, healing, and community?

On this episode of Pilot Projects we explore the Clean Plate Project, a student-led initiative at UVA that brings nutritious, homemade meals to families experiencing stressful medical situations. What started in 2024 with a handful of pre-med students has grown into a dedicated group of undergraduates using cooking as a form of care, culture-sharing, and community service.

We hear from two UVA students, Niharika Chandna and Isabelle Michalski, about why they joined the project, how food connects people in moments of stress, and the importance of making quality meals accessible. From lasagna and protein muffins to Filipino family recipes and Indian fusion dishes, their work blends cultural expression with service. The Clean Plate Project doesn’t just feed families—it fosters food literacy, builds community among students, and offers comfort when it’s needed most.

Want to get involved? The Clean Plate Project will be at the 2025 UVA Club Fair on August 25. You can find them at Table 195b on the South Lawen. Students from all majors and backgrounds are welcome to join.

Pilot Projects is a Sound on Grounds podcast, produced with support from the Jefferson Trust. Learn more about Sound on Grounds and listen to more episodes at virginiaaudio.com.

This episode was engineered and recorded by Sara Bastianelli in the Robertson Media Center Audio Studio at Clemons Library. It was written and edited by Sara and Jason Evans Groth.The Pilot Projects show cover was designed by UVA alum Carina Velocci.

Original music used in this episode was written and recorded by Jason Evans Groth.

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