Owner Drive!
📅 Mark your calendars! We're having an OWNER DRIVE! October 8–21 is the best time to become a Co-op Owner.🎉 Celebrate Co-op Month with us and sign up in-store only for your chance to snag this $60 value tote with local + fair trade goodies.🛍️💛
As a Co-op Owner you support a community-driven organization that builds a stronger local food system, a thriving local cooperative economy and that supports our local non-profits. When you join the Co-op, you become part of something important, a community institution that exists to serve our owners needs. Join our community!✨
OWNERS: we've got lots in store for you this month so don't feel left out! Bulk Sale is coming up and keep an eye out for lots of owner deals around the stores!!
Bulk Sale
🫙 Bulk Sale Alert! 🛒 From October 15-21, Co-op owners get 20% off on our Bulk Departments! This is an owner's only special, if you aren't an owner, this is a great time to sign-up! Come scoop up the savings and help us kick plastic to the curb—one bin at a time. 🥄
Lexington Co-op Annual Meeting and Mural Unveiling
The Lexington Co-op, in partnership with local artists, Edreys and Alexa Wajed, is thrilled to celebrate 20 years on Elmwood! Our new mural is a love letter to our Co-op and our community—a bright, bold, welcoming statement that captures the joy of food, connection, and belonging. Not only are we extremely proud to have the Wajed family as member-owners but we can't thank them enough for the beauty they have brought to the neighborhood and to our growing community!
Join us for an afternoon of community, art, music, food, drinks, face-painting and fun, on Saturday, October 18 from 1-4 pm. All are welcome, we ask that you please RSVP. Owners will receive free gifts while supplies last.
Hispanic Heritage Cooking Class
Food is at the heart of every celebration—and this Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re bringing various flavors to your kitchen!
Join us for a hands-on cooking class with Diego Martinez and Chef Andrew Stachura, the creative minds behind the Co-op’s Hispanic Heritage hot bar menu. Learn how to make the flavorful base that serves as the foundation for countless Hispanic recipes—perfect for building dishes with vegetables, proteins, rice, and beans. You’ll walk away with new skills, recipes, and the confidence to recreate these traditional dishes at home.
Co-op Democracy 101
Join Cooperation Buffalo and Lexington Co-op as we discuss what it means to be a member of a growing Cooperative Community!
Event: Co-op 101: Democracy and Shared Ownership
Co-ops are owned and controlled by their members! Come find out what it means to be a co-op owner, how you can become more involved in your co-op, and learn about the growing cooperative community in Buffalo.
6pm: Welcome, Hors d'ouevres, Refreshments
6:00pm-7:00pm: Co-op Democracy 101 Seminar lead by Andrew Delmonte of Cooperation Buffalo, with a Q+A session
7-7:30: Mingling and Networking
Free and open to all.
This event is perfect for Lexington Co-op owners who want to be more educated and involved in the cooperative movement!
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[SOLD OUT]Challah! A Cultural & Culinary Workshop
Celebrate tradition, community, and carbs in this hands-on Challah class—no baking experience required!
In this class, you’ll:
✡️ Learn about Jewish culture and the High Holy Days through a fun trivia game
🧠 Discover the art and meaning of braiding, practicing both 4-strand and 6-strand braids
🍞 Use your new skills to braid challah dough—then take it home to bake with step-by-step instructions
Whether you’re here for the culture, the carbs, or both, this cozy class is all about connection, creativity, and delicious tradition.
Space is limited—reserve your spot early!
Healing by the Water
🎶🍒 Join us today for free cherries and free music! Summer fun is going down at Freedom Park (formerly Broderick Park) at the foot of West Ferry Street! Come party with us and Friends Of Broderick Park—this is the summer celebration you don’t want to miss!☀️
Healing by the Water
🎶🍒 Join us today for free cherries and free music! Summer fun is going down at Freedom Park (formerly Broderick Park) at the foot of West Ferry Street! Come party with us and Friends Of Broderick Park—this is the summer celebration you don’t want to miss!☀️
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[SOLD OUT]Gluten-Free Desserts Class
Whether you’re living gluten-free or just curious about alternative baking, this interactive class is your chance to learn, taste, and create!
During this class, you’ll:
🌾 Learn all about gluten—what it is, where it hides, and how to avoid it
🎉 Compete in a fun trivia game focused on gluten-free desserts
👩🍳 Watch a live demo on how to "gluten-free" a recipe without sacrificing flavor
🍰 Make your own personal gluten-free cheesecake to take home and enjoy!
Come ready to laugh, learn, and leave with a delicious dessert that just happens to be gluten-free.
Spots are limited—sign up today!
Healing by the Water
🎶Join us today for free cherries and free music! Summer fun is going down at Freedom Park (formerly Broderick Park) at the foot of West Ferry Street! Come party with us and Friends Of Broderick Park—this is the summer celebration you don’t want to miss!☀️
Co-op Fest
Join us at Co-op Fest on Saturday, July 19th for community, connections, and co-ops! This event is hosted by Cooperation Buffalo (@cooperationbuffalo) for co-ops, and with co-ops. Help support and grow our local cooperative economy by getting your tickets here: bit.ly/CoopFest2025
Healthy Baking Class
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth and feel good about it? Join us for an engaging and hands-on Healthy Baking class that’s as fun as it is delicious!
During this class, you’ll:
🥄 Team up with tablemates to Test your knowledge in a playful healthy baking trivia game
📋 Learn how to "healthy up" your favorite recipes with a live demo
🍪 Healthy-izing a chocolate chip cookie recipe.
🍫 Sample a better-for-you version of a sweet treat
🍠Team up with tablemates to make your own healthy sweet potato fudge—and take it home!
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just curious about nutritious swaps, this class will leave you inspired (and maybe just a little chocolate-smeared).
Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Healing by the Water
🎶🍒 Join us today for free cherries and free music! Summer fun is going down at Freedom Park (formerly Broderick Park) at the foot of West Ferry Street! Come party with us and Friends Of Broderick Park—this is the summer celebration you don’t want to miss!☀️
Pride Cupcake Class!
Pride Cupcake Class!
🧁🏳️🌈
Join us for a colorful, joyful class that celebrates Pride, community, and creativity!
Participants will:
🌈 Play a Pride Trivia Game
Kick things off with a fun and educational trivia round to test your Pride knowledge and learn something new!
🧁 Watch a Funfetti Cupcake Demo
Learn how to make the ultimate celebration treat—funfetti cupcakes bursting with rainbow sprinkles!
🎨 Decorate Your Own Cupcakes
Get hands-on and express yourself with vibrant rainbow buttercream and all the toppings your heart desires.
🎥 Watch a Sweet Video
Enjoy a short and inspiring video featuring rainbow and Pride-themed baked goods from around the world.
✨ Admire Moosey’s Drag Debut
That’s right—Moosey(our unofficial mascot) will be showing off a custom drag outfit lovingly created by Sherry and friends! Come for the cupcakes, stay for the lewks.
All are welcome! Bring your friends, your glitter, and your appetite.
✨ Drag Story Time with Damsel’n Disdress ✨
✨ Drag Story Time with Damsel’n Disdress ✨
Join us for a fabulous, family-friendly and free Drag Story Time hosted by the one and only Damsel’n Disdress! This joyful 30-minute event celebrates imagination, self-expression, and community through books and a little sparkle.
🧁 Bonus Fun: Stick around afterward for an optional Cupcake Decorating Class! (Sign up for the class separately, space is limited.)
All ages welcome. Whether you're young, young-at-heart, or just here for the glitter, come share in a story time that’s as sweet as it is unforgettable. 🌈
Register the number of attendees, including parents.
John Young's Mumbo Sauce Tasting (Copy)
John Young's Mumbo Sauce Tasting
🔥 Taste Buffalo history & support local! 🔥
Stop by the Co-op tomorrow to sample the infamous John Youngs Original Mumbo Sauce—a legendary flavor from a Black-owned Buffalo business that sparked the wing sauce revolution.❤️🖤💚
📍 Hertel: 12–2pm
📍 Elmwood: 4–6pm
Come hungry, leave saucy. 😋
John Young's Mumbo Sauce Tasting
John Young's Mumbo Sauce Tasting
🔥 Taste Buffalo history & support local! 🔥
Stop by the Co-op tomorrow to sample the infamous John Youngs Original Mumbo Sauce—a legendary flavor from a Black-owned Buffalo business that sparked the wing sauce revolution.❤️🖤💚
📍 Hertel: 12–2pm
📍 Elmwood: 4–6pm
Come hungry, leave saucy. 😋
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[SOLD OUT] Cake Parfait Baking Class
[SOLD OUT] Cake Parfait Baking Class with Courtney 🍓
📅 Wednesday, June 11 | 5 - 6:30 PM
Layers of cake, creamy fillings, and delicious toppings—all in a cup! Join Baker Courtney for a hands-on class where you'll learn how to make and assemble your own cake parfait to take home.
🎂 What’s on the menu?
🍰 Learn the basics of baking the perfect cake
🥄 Explore different fillings and flavor combinations
🍓 Build and customize your own cake in a cup
This class is great for all skill levels—whether you're a seasoned baker or just looking for a fun and tasty activity!
📍 Sign-up below to secure your spot!
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[SOLD OUT] Learn to Bake Cake Balls
[SOLD OUT]Cake Balls Baking Class with Courtney 🎂
📅 May 14 | 5 - 6:30 PM
Join Baker Courtney for a hands-on class all about the art of cake balls—those bite-sized, deliciously rich treats that are fun to make and even more fun to eat!
🍡 What’s on the agenda?
🎂 Learn how to make, roll, and shape perfect cake balls
🎨 Get creative with dipping, decorating, and adding toppings
💡 Tips and tricks to make your cake balls look as good as they taste!
This class is great for bakers of all levels—whether you’re making treats for a party or just indulging in a sweet hobby!
📍 Sign up below to secure your spot!
Vegan Baking Class
🌱🍪 Vegan Baking Class🌍
📅 May4 @ 11 AM
April is Sustainability Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a vegan baking class? Join our expert Baker Courtney as we explore the world of plant-based baking—proving that delicious treats don’t need dairy or eggs!
🥄 What’s on the menu?
🌱 A discussion of plant-based diets and sustainable ingredients
🍪 Hands-on baking—learn to make vegan chocolate chip cookies!
🎂 Cake decorating fun! Each participant will receive a vegan chocolate cake to decorate with frosting and toppings.
💡 Pro tips for substituting traditional baking ingredients with plant-based alternatives.
This class is perfect for vegans, the plant-curious, and anyone who loves a good dessert!
Vegan Baking Class with Courtney
🌱🍪 Vegan Baking Class with Courtney 🌍
📅 April 27 @ 1 PM
April is Sustainability Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a vegan baking class? Join our expert Baker Courtney as we explore the world of plant-based baking—proving that delicious treats don’t need dairy or eggs!
🥄 What’s on the menu?
🌱 A discussion of plant-based diets and sustainable ingredients
🍪 Hands-on baking—learn to make vegan chocolate chip cookies!
🎂 Cake decorating fun! Each participant will receive a vegan chocolate cake to decorate with frosting and toppings.
💡 Pro tips for substituting traditional baking ingredients with plant-based alternatives.
This class is perfect for vegans, the plant-curious, and anyone who loves a good dessert!
Cut-Outs & Easter Eggs Baking Class
🌸🐰 Cut-Outs & Easter Eggs Baking Class
📅 April 17 | 5:30 PM
👩🍳 Hosted by our talented Baker, Courtney!
Get ready for a fun and festive Easter-themed baking class! First, embark on a Co-op Easter Egg Hunt throughout the store—fun for all ages! Then, join Courtney in decorating adorable bunny and egg-shaped sugar cookies using royal icing. Learn expert tips and techniques to make your cookies as beautiful as they are delicious.
Perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves holiday treats! 🧁✨
📍 Sign up below reserve your spot!
Earth Day Sale
Be a little extra… and grab the tofu. 💅🌎
April 16–22, get 20% off all plant-based milks, proteins, and cheeses.
Because oat milk and buffalo tofu nuggets? That’s just good taste.
Let’s shop Earth Friendly, together.
Cut-Outs & Easter Eggs Baking Class
🌸🐰 Cut-Outs & Easter Eggs Baking Class
📅 April 13 | 11 AM
👩🍳 Hosted by our talented Baker, Courtney!
Get ready for a fun and festive Easter-themed baking class! First, embark on a Co-op Easter Egg Hunt throughout the store—fun for all ages! Then, join Courtney in decorating adorable bunny and egg-shaped sugar cookies using royal icing. Learn expert tips and techniques to make your cookies as beautiful as they are delicious.
Perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves holiday treats! 🧁✨
📍 Sign up below reserve your spot!
Earth Month Tabling
BREAKING: Glass jar replaces plastic bag as hottest spring accessory. 🫙🍃
Did you know you can bring our own containers at the Co-op?
Come get a FREE Ball jar during our Earth Month tabling events—perfect for bulk shopping and low-waste living.
🫙 Hertel: Tuesday, April 22 | 4–6
Baking Class: Go Bananas!
🍌 February Baking Class: Go Bananas! 🍌
Join us for a fun and interactive baking class that's all about bananas! This family-friendly event is perfect for kids and adults alike. Let’s peel back the magic of bananas together while you enjoy games, learning, and hands-on fun.
What’s in store:
✨ Test your knowledge with a banana-themed trivia game.
✨ Discover why Fair Trade bananas are important for people and the planet.
✨ Watch a live demonstration of delicious banana-based baked goods.
✨ Get creative and decorate your own banana cake masterpiece to take home!
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel, please do so at least 24 hours before the class to receive a refund and make space for those on the waitlist. Thank you!
#BakingClass #BuffaloNY #BananaBread
Ball Jar Giveaway!
Scoop, save, and score a FREE Ball jar! 🎉
Shop our Bulk Sale on March 15 from 11 AM - 2 PM, and we’ll gift you a Ball jar to fill with your favorite bulk goodies. 🫘🌿
Owners get 20% off bulk items, so don’t miss out!
Pi(e) Day 3.14
Celebrate Pi(e) Day at
the Lexington Co-op!🥧
Mark your calendars—March 14 (3.14) is Pi Day, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: with PIE!
20% Off All Pies – Yes, Even Chicken Pot Pie!
For one day only, enjoy 20% off all pies in our stores, including sweet classics and savory favorites like chicken pot pie. Whether you’re stocking up on dessert or treating yourself to a warm, comforting meal, it’s the perfect time to indulge.
💛 Pie with a Purpose
Every pie sold on Pi Day gives back! We’re donating $1.00 per pie to Big Big Table, a local pay-what-you-can café dedicated to feeding our Buffalo community. That means every delicious bite makes a difference!
When & Where?
Friday, March 14 (3.14!)
At both Lexington Co-op locations (Elmwood & Hertel)
March Bulk Sale
Go Big on
Bulk:
Save 20% and
Shop Sustainably!
Are you ready to stock up and cut down on waste? From March 12-18, Lexington Co-op is giving owners only a 20% off all bulk items—including spices, teas, dried fruits, nuts, flour, legumes, coffee, chocolates, and more!
Shopping in bulk isn’t just a great way to save money—it’s also one of the easiest ways to reduce plastic waste and shop more sustainably.
Why Shop Bulk?
Less Packaging, Less Waste – By bringing your own reusable containers or bags, you help cut down on single-use plastics.
Save Money – You’re only paying for the product, not the packaging! Plus, with 20% off this week, your pantry (and wallet) will thank you.
Buy Exactly What You Need – Whether you need a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pound of coffee, bulk shopping lets you control the amount.
Better for the Planet – Bulk shopping helps reduce excess waste and lowers the carbon footprint of packaged goods.
How to Shop Bulk Like a Pro
✅ Bring your own containers* – Mason jars, reusable bags, or old spice jars are perfect!
✅ Label Your Containers** – A little piece of tape or a marker makes checkout easy.
✅ Try Something New – This is the perfect time to experiment with a new tea, spice, or snack—without committing to a full package!
*We also provide containers or paper bags.
**PLU labels are printed on each item.
Exclusive Owner Perk!
Join the Plastic-Free Movement!
Our Bulk Sale is more than just a great deal—it’s part of our commitment to sustainability. Shopping in bulk helps keep unnecessary packaging out of landfills, and when you refill your own containers, you’re taking a simple step toward a waste-free lifestyle.
So grab your jars, stock up on your favorites, and make an impact—one scoop at a time.
See you in the bulk aisle from March 12-18!
Owner Drive
Become an
Owner
Support Local, Have a Voice, Build Community
Our Owner Drive is happening March 5-11, and there’s never been a better time to become a Lexington Co-op owner!
Being a co-op owner is more than just a membership—it’s a way to support local farms, small businesses, and entrepreneurs who keep our community thriving. It also means having your voice heard as a consumer and helping shape the future of the Co-op. Plus, there’s pride in ownership—you’re not just shopping at a grocery store; you’re part of a community that values fresh, local, and sustainable food.
Owner Perks
Co-op Big for New Owners – Sign up during the drive and receive a special bag filled with local, organic, and fair-trade goodies!
Exclusive Deals – Owners get special discounts, including 20% off bulk items during our upcoming Bulk Sale (March 12-18).
Have a Say – Owners vote and have a voice in shaping the Co-op’s future.
Strengthen Local Economy – Your ownership helps support local farmers, food makers, and small businesses.
Be Part of Something Bigger – Joining the Co-op means building a stronger, more sustainable food system in Buffalo.
Whether you’re passionate about fresh, local food, supporting small businesses, or being part of a values-driven community, ownership is for you. Stop by either store or visit our website to sign up during the drive!
Join us and invest in a stronger, local food future. 🌿✨
February Baking Class: Go Bananas!
🍌 February Baking Class: Go Bananas! 🍌
Join us for a fun and interactive baking class that's all about bananas! This family-friendly event is perfect for kids and adults alike. Let’s peel back the magic of bananas together while you enjoy games, learning, and hands-on fun.
What’s in store:
✨ Test your knowledge with a banana-themed trivia game.
✨ Discover why Fair Trade bananas are important for people and the planet.
✨ Watch a live demonstration of delicious banana-based baked goods.
✨ Get creative and decorate your own banana cake masterpiece to take home!
#BakingClass #BuffaloNY #BananaBread
Truffle and Strawberry Make and Take: A Chocolatey Adventure
Dive into a hands-on chocolate experience that’s as fun as it is delicious!
Date Night, Eros, and Sourdough Pasta!
“Eros is a vital force in this world - a true antidote to despair. And If you ask me, so is cooking up a fine pasta meal and celebrating that process with people!" - Ashley Smith