Pope Francis Migrant Centre Opens in Bengaluru to Provide Free Food and Shelter for Job Seekers

BENGALURU — In an effort to support individuals arriving in the city in search of livelihoods, the Archdiocese of Bangalore, in collaboration with the Scalabrinian Fathers, has established the Pope Francis Migrant Centre in Bengaluru. The initiative offers free temporary accommodation and food to men and women arriving from various parts of the country for employment opportunities, competitive examinations, or job interviews.

The centre provides eligible job seekers with accommodation for up to seven days, alongside daily breakfast and dinner (lunch is not included). To maintain safety and structure, applicants must follow set admission criteria and provide 2 to 3 days advance notice of their arrival:

• Christian Applicants: Must produce a recommendation letter from their parish priest, issued on official parish letterhead bearing an authorized signature and seal.
• Applicants of Other Faiths: Must submit a recommendation letter from their local Panchayat President/Head or Ward Member/In-charge, bearing an authorized signature and official seal.

Located in Yeswanthpur near Mathikere and the Yeshwanthpur Railway Station, the facility operates under the direction of Fr. Bhaskar G., Director and Manager of PFMC.

Organizers are urging local communities, educational institutions, parish networks, and youth organizations to share word of the service to help job seekers find stable footing in the city.

Contact & Location Details:

• Address: BK Nagar Main Road, LIC Colony, Pampanagar, Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560022
• Phone: +91 88671 76665
• Email: pfmcbangalore@gmail.com