In many cases maximizing profits increases supply through efficiency, especially in the case of things like food. Increased supply is usually considered a safer

In many cases maximizing profits increases supply through efficiency, especially in the case of things like food. Increased supply is usually considered a safer place than a lower supply if it's vital. Every step you take that makes food more expensive, some use cases of food are no longer possible (say, free eggs in all elementary schools or something). How many of these uses are we ok eliminating so the wealthier population has a more consistent/resilient supply?