Founded in 1971, Lexington Cooperative Market is a membership-based organization that offers a range of natural foods. It sells milk, cheese, yogurt, baked breads and bulk products. The company also provides chemical-free soaps and beauty aids. It specializes in homegrown and organic produce. It offers education about nutrition, consumer issues and cooperative principles. Lexington Cooperative Market nurtures the local economy and environment. It additionally manages more than 4,000 member-owners. Lexington Cooperative Market maintains an office in Buffalo, N.Y.