Welcome to CN PEARS


Summer 2026 applications are now open.

SFSP 2026 Due Dates:

April 24, 2026 - Application deadline for sponsors requesting a June advance.

May 1, 2026 - Application deadline for new sponsors to submit New Sponsor Checklist and Profile, including all required documentation.

May 15, 2026 - Deadline for returning and new sponsors to submit the annual Summer Food Service application packet.

June 24, 2026 - Application deadline for sponsors requesting a July advance or commodities.

July 22, 2026 - Deadline for sponsors requesting an August advance.  

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 8:30 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.