Welcome to the California
Child Nutrition Information & Payment System (CNIPS)
The CNIPS is the California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division's (NSD) Web-based system for administering the federal and state nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch and Breakfast, Food Distribution, Special Milk, Child and Adult Care Food, Summer Food Service, and Seamless Summer Feeding Option Programs.
Questions? Please email at CNIPS@cde.ca.gov
Or call CNIPS at 1-800-952-5609:
Press 1 for Claims
Press 2 for Civil Rights/Complaints, SNP, and Field Services
Press 3 for CACFP and Summer Food Program
Press 4 for Food Distribution Program
Press 5 for Education and Nutrition Policy
Press 6 for CNIPS Help Desk
Press 7 for Reception |
The last day to submit December 2020 reimbursement claims in CNIPS is Monday, March 1, 2021.
In person trainings are not occurring due to COVID-19. Please see other options available in the Training Section below.
CNIPS Maintenance occurs Fridays from 2 PM to 5 PM. System may not be available during this time frame.