These are the Rules and Guidelines All Ex-Presidents Live by

Michelle Obama revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2018 that despite having a private White House chef, the president’s family pays for their groceries, except during official state functions.

But for day-to-day meals and snacks, it’s up to the president and their family to stock their own pantry. It’s a humbling reminder that even the most powerful figures in the world are not exempt from the mundane tasks of daily life.