Welcome to CN PEARS

Announcement

Sponsors – The Division of Food and Nutrition is now the Bureau of Food and Nutrition.  Over the next few months additional information will be provided as we work through the reorganization process.  The change will not impact operations with any of the services or support that we provide to our Program participants.  This realignment is designed to enhance our operational effectiveness and for the Child Nutrition Programs to have a greater visibility in the Commonwealth.

CN PEARS Support Line Holiday Hours 

 - Thursday -  06/19/2025 - Closed - Juneteenth


About

  • What is CN PEARS?
    The Child Nutrition Program Electronic Application and Reimbursement System (CN PEARS) is the application and claim processing system for entities that administer Pennsylvania's USDA Child Nutrition Programs.  

System Maintenance

  • CN PEARS will be unavailable each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EDT) for routine maintenance.

Password Information

  • Forgot your password? > Reset your password. 


    Remember, when resetting a password, please remember passwords must contain the following:

    - The password must be exactly 12 characters long.

    - The password must not match the User ID.

    - The password must contain a numeric character (0-9).

    - The password must contain a special character ( !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~).

    - The password must contain an uppercase character (A-Z).  

     
    If resetting your password does not work, the CN PEARS Support Line may assist with any password problems, lockouts, or resets between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (EDT). Call: 717-772-0067.



Disclaimer

  • Information in this system and documents submitted become public record and are subject to disclosure. With few exceptions, you have the right to request and be informed about the information that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) collects about you. You are entitled to receive and review the information upon request. You also have the right to ask PDE to correct any information that is determined to be incorrect. (Reference: Government Code, Sections 552.021, 552.023, and 559.004.)

    Unauthorized use of PDE information resources is prohibited and misuse is subject to criminal prosecution. Except as otherwise provided by applicable privacy laws, there should be no expectation of privacy. Usage may be subject to security testing and monitoring.