Stocking up is generally a smarter choice economically and I'm not sure more frequent trips helps reduce waste. In a place like NYC it's a little better becaus

Stocking up is generally a smarter choice economically and I'm not sure more frequent trips helps reduce waste. In a place like NYC it's a little better because you're limited by how much you can carry. A daily trip to the grocery store/bodega is physically limited and I'd very often get just what my family of three needed. The right balance is making a very specific meal/snack plan and going once a week (or less frequently if possible) and not going back throughout.