1 Installers may also charge an extra $1-$2 a square yard to move furniture, another $1-$2/square yard for removing the existing carpeting; $1-$2/square yard for disposing of the old carpet; and $1-$2 extra for installing berber (loose loop) style products. 2  There are also extra fees for steps and oddly-shaped rooms. Decent carpeting and padding can usually be installed for $19-$38 a square yard, or $300-$600 for a 12x12-foot room. 2  If it's not included, add, $2.50-$6 a square yard for padding.
The first food bank in Canada opened its doors in 1981 in the city of Edmonton, Alberta. In 1987, the Canadian food bank community created the Canadian Association of Food Banks to represent food banks nationally.There are now over 700 food banks and 3,000 food programs available in Canada. In 2008, HungerCount reported that on average, 704,414 individuals used a food bank per month.n 1987, the Canadian food bank community created the Canadian Association of Food Banks to represent food banks nationally. There are now over 700 food banks and 3,000 food programs available in Canada.
Another surprise this year was the use of food banks by single adults in Canada, Schmidt says. Food bank use by these individuals, who don't have a spouse or children, has doubled since 2001 from 29 per cent to 43 per cent this year.4,178,252 visits will be made to Canadian food banks this year | Don Farrall via Getty Images. ADVERTISEMENT. More people across the country are using food banks compared to last year, and according to a recent report, over 14 million visits will be made to Canadian food banks in 2014 alone.