Visit your local office chain store or their website for break room supplies

Your local office supply store has an aisle devoted to canisters of candy and pretzels. They may not have the variety of items you need, especially if you have a large office staff, so check your favorite store's website for a larger selection. Set up an account with them to facilitate fast delivery and qualify for special discounts.

I recommend: Buy from Staples for a wide selection of snacks, from vanilla crème cookies to chewy granola bars, available for next day delivery and special discounts for bulk customers. Save money buying snacks and office lounge supplies from OfficeMax with a MaxPerks card for frequent buyers. Check out Office Depot for their paper and party goods and first aid supplies as well as candy and healthy snacks, sugar, creamer and bottled water at discounts.

Buy office breakroom supplies from websites specializing in snacks

Buy beverages, bottled water, candy and paper goods by the case to save extra money if you run a breakroom for a large company or throw lots of parties and informal meetings.

I recommend: Browse for hundreds of snacks and drinks from Betty Mills, an online breakroom supplier. Find deals on discontinued coffee packs on Overstock.com.

Purchase your favorite breakroom snacks and beverages directly from the manufacturer

If you buy lots of a particular snack or beverage, consult with one of their reps to see if you can buy the item at a discounted bulk price.

I recommend: Contact Nestle. They provide a discount program for companies that use their products like candy, chocolates and ice tea mix. Check coffee and beverage suppliers like Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for special prices on coffee and tea.