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Local charities are being hurt because long term unemployment has cut donations, even though more people need help.  Last year, the Salvation Army of Wake County had enough food to distribute 1,700 food baskets, but this year, based on donations it’s received,  it will only be able to give away 1,400 baskets. Resource coordinator, Haven Sink, says it’s harder for donors to read the economic outlook, and (they are) just waiting it out to see what happens. The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits says there are signs that charitable giving may rebound this year, but it could be up to three years before donations return to their pre-recession levels.