About Us
First Wok Starts Scholarship Fund For Low-Income Families
Welcome to First Wok
“In 2003, we opened First Wok in Farmington, Missouri. First Wok is proud
to be a part of the community for over 15 years, but we are only able to
because of the support we get from our customers. I am grateful for the
good community that we have and the continued support we get.”
- Jeff Lin, Owner
Ever since First Wok opened in 2003, our mission was to bring families and
friends together to enjoy our fresh, delicious Chinese food. Our small
family restaurant strives to be the best in town because we are so grateful
for our customers and we want to serve our community the best we can.
Over the years, we have been able to help the community as much as we
could. Here are some things we have been able to do!
MAN WHO WISHED FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVES OTHERS A CHANCE TO HAVE THEM
First Wok donates $1,000 to provide for children in need(Attach article) https://dailyjournalonline.com/news/local/man-who-wished- for-school-supplies-gives-other-chanceto/article_a602df9e-16f9-5cc1-b232- 54608c3633c3.html
LIN CONTINUES THE TRADITION OF GIVING BACK
First Wok holds first Customer Appreciation Day and donates $430 to Farmington School District(Attach article) https://dailyjournalonline.com/community/farmington- press/news/lin-continues-tradition-of-giving-back/article_6f9cacc6-184a- 53a5-959a-55e6d2747511.html
JEFF LIN AT FIRST WOK WANTS TO GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITY
First Wok donates $264.48 to CTA’s Backpack Program AND $618.69 to First Baptist Church of Delassus for their AWANA program(attach article)https://dailyjournalonline.com/news/local/jeff-lin-at--rst-wok- wants-to-give-back-to/article_f64b3910-fdb6-11e1-8a96- 0019bb2963f4.html
FIRST WOK AND ERDCC TEAM UP FOR OPERATION BACKPACK
First Wok and ERDCC donates $2,500 to Central Elementary School District’s Backpack Program(attach article)https://dailyjournalonline.com/news/local/-rst-wok-and-erdcc- team-up-for-operation-backpack/article_6865b87b-37c8-522f-b130- 71ac79f0dcd2.html
FIRST WOK HOLDS FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOOLS
First Wok starts a $10,000 scholarship fund for kids with low-income families(attach article)https://dailyjournalonline.com/news/local/-rst-wok-holds- fundraiser-for-schools/article_26f3c4a5-4cef-54ae-9b5d-e946f1c26aed.html
First Wok raised $1,385 for Central School District’s Backpack Program
First Wok raises $668 for Central School District’s Backpack Program
COVID-19 Relief Program
On April 18, we handed out 200 free meals for families in need
On May 28, we handed out free meals for front line workers
On June 20, we handed out 200 free meals for low-income families
First Wok Owner Receives State Treasurer’s Best of Missouri Award
In April 2022, we partnered with Park hills Public Library and raised $1,450 to buy new books for kids
- [1] Hayden Watson. [2] Graycen Pratt
December 2024,First Wok raised $1,003 for Shop with a Cop Program
- [1]Alaina Pulliam [2]Ava Obenauer
First Wok honored with the 110% Award
by the Farmington Chamber ofCommerce for outstanding dedication, reliability, and impactfulcontributions to the community.
November 2025
First Wok raises $1705.48 for Season of Hope for kids to get Christmas presents
- [1] Cayman McIntyre [2]Florian Serviss
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
No less than Five stories have been published in the Daily Journal newspaper regarding the ongoing fundraising and donation efforts of First Wok Chinese Restaunt, and the Lin Family.
Please click on the links below to see the original stories and photos from Five published articles:
Man who wished for school supplies gives other chance to have them
By PAULA BARR/Daily Journal Staff Writer
Jul 5, 2006
Jeff Lin at First Wok wants to give back to community
By RENEE JEAN/Daily Journal Asst Managing Editor Sep 13, 2012
