You're not supposed to eat before donating? Here in France they insist on you eating before and after the donation, all they provide free stuff for you to eat on site.
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Well, I double checked, actually they just ask you to do a "light" breakfast avoiding milk, yogurt, fat aliments and chocolate. And you should drink plenty of water, the previous day as well.
I remembered wrongly since they always insist to take ample advantage of breakfast. Last time the lady (at the reception there are volunteers) before going put two chocolate bars in my pocket because I had not taken a brioche 😂
Nope, in Italy they don't want you to eat, just an espresso is fine. Perfect for me as that's my breakfast, but I always appreciated a small juice tetrapak and a small sweet after the donation 😂