Low Iron :(

So today I went to donate blood, I filled out all the papers, did the mini physical (temperature, blood pressure, and pulse) and after getting my finger pricked TWICE they deferred me because my iron was too low. I was so mad because that meant I couldn't donate blood today. They told me to eat a lot of raisins, but the problem is I HATE RAISINS! So, when I got home I looked online and found out some stuff about iron and why it's important in our blood, and we actually need it to get through the day everyday. It keeps us from being weak and tired. I have a small cold right now and that is maybe why my iron was low, but I'm working on getting it higher for tomorrow! Without the raisins that is, I found out I can also eat grapes, peas, lentils, granola with dried fruit. So glad I don't have to eat raisins but I'm working on it, and I WILL donate tomorrow I hope! :)