Benevolent Barrel Thief Launches Charitable Raffle for Arkansas Foodbank

Last Updated on November 11, 2022 by Justin Jones

The Benevolent Barrel Thief is kicking off its first charitable raffle, and it’s all for a great cause — supporting the Arkansas Foodbank. This event blends the passion of Arkansas’s whiskey community with meaningful charitable giving, proving that bourbon culture can make a real difference across the state.

The focus is simple: charity first, whiskey second.

The Cause: Arkansas Foodbank

The Arkansas Foodbank serves communities across the state by providing food to those facing hunger and food insecurity. Every dollar donated during this event goes directly to the Arkansas Foodbank, helping families right here in Arkansas.

🎯 Fundraising Goal: $2,500
(And yes — we fully expect to smash it.)

Event Timeline

🕘 Start: Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:00 AM CST
🕘 End: Monday, November 21, 2022 at 9:00 PM CST

All donations and raffle entries must occur within this window to be eligible.

How to Participate

Participation is straightforward, transparent, and designed to keep the focus on charitable giving.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Find the Official Donation Post
   Watch for the clearly labeled OFFICIAL DONATION POST during the event window.
2. Donate Directly to Arkansas Foodbank
   A donation link will be provided in the post. Donations are made directly on the Arkansas Foodbank’s website.
3. Post Your Donation Screenshot
   • Take a screenshot of your donation receipt
   • Post it in the comments of the donation post
   • No text — screenshot only
   • You may black out sensitive information
   • Your name and donation amount must remain visible
4. Earn Raffle Tickets
   • Every $10 donated = 1 raffle ticket
   • Example:
     • $50 donation = 5 tickets
     • $100 donation = 10 tickets
5. Randomized Drawing After Close
   After the event ends and all donations are verified, a randomizer will be used to select participants.

The Prize: Access to Purchase a Barrel Pick

This raffle does not involve gifting alcohol.

Selected participants earn the opportunity to purchase a limited barrel pick:

• Approximately 45 bottles available
• Bottles are legally purchased with all taxes and fees paid
• Fulfilled through 107 Liquor in Sherwood
• Huge thanks to John Crow and the 107 Liquor team for making this possible

💡 Important:
A portion of each bottle’s purchase price will also be donated to the Arkansas Foodbank, extending the charitable impact beyond the initial donation.

Participation Rules & Fairness

To keep things fair and focused on the mission:

• Maximum of 2 bottles per member
• If you are selected and agree to purchase but fail to do so:
  • A 6-month probation applies for future barrel picks
  • The opportunity moves to the next person on the list

Remember:
The GOAL is charitable giving.
The DESSERT is the chance at a bottle.

What’s Coming Next

Once the event is underway:

• A separate post will reveal the event prize barrel pick
• Tasting notes will be shared
• Clear instructions for completing bottle purchases will follow for those selected

A Carefully Curated First Run

This initial raffle is intentionally limited to a hand-selected group of Barrel Thieves. The goal is to ensure a smooth, successful charity drive while refining the process.

Plans are already in motion to:

• Expand membership
• Allow current members to vouch for friends
• Scale future charitable efforts even larger

Join Us

We’re excited to raise money, share great whiskey, and build something special together.

Happy drinking and thieving, friends. 🥃
— Tyler & Alan

📰 Event Update — November 19, 2022

During the second day of the Benevolent Barrel Thief’s Arkansas Foodbank raffle, Alan Myers shared a progress update highlighting strong early momentum for the charity drive.

**“We’re officially 24 hours into our raffle and things are heating up. We’ve raised $1,175 so far, putting us almost halfway to our $2,500 goal. We have to hit that goal to unlock the special bottle raffle for those who donate $100 or more.

We currently have 45 private bottles of Four Roses OESO available, and only 15 people have donated so far. No donation is too small — every $10 helps those in need this holiday season. Please make sure you post a screenshot of your donation receipt on the official raffle post so your entry is counted.”**
— Alan Myers, Benevolent Barrel Thief (November 19, 2022)

At the time of the update, the raffle had already raised nearly half of its $2,500 fundraising goal, underscoring strong participation early in the event window.

📰 Event Update — November 20, 2022

As the Benevolent Barrel Thief’s Arkansas Foodbank raffle continued to gain momentum, Alan Myers announced the release of the event’s special bonus bottle tied to higher-tier donations.

**“Here it is, folks. Batch 9 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof is the special bottle that will be raffled off to one lucky person who donates at least $100 to our Arkansas Foodbank raffle.

We are only $600 short of our $2,500 goal, and we can still hit it by tomorrow evening. No donation is too small, and we’ve gained a ton of new members today — $10 gets you a raffle ticket, with unlimited tickets authorized.

Once again, a big thank you to 107 Liquor for the Four Roses bottles that were privately selected. Please ensure you read the entire raffle event post and screenshot your donation there.”**
— Alan Myers, Benevolent Barrel Thief (November 20, 2022)

At the time of the update, the fundraiser was nearing its stated goal, with increased participation and expanded eligibility for raffle entries tied directly to donation levels.

📰 Event Update — November 20, 2022

As the Benevolent Barrel Thief’s Arkansas Foodbank raffle reached the halfway point, Alan Myers shared another progress update highlighting strong donor participation and continued momentum toward the fundraising goal.

**“We are 48 hours into our raffle and things are on fire. We’ve raised $1,700 so far, putting us over halfway to our $2,500 goal. We still need to hit that goal to unlock the special bottle raffle for those who donate $100 or more, and I will be posting a picture of the special bottle later tonight.

Thank you to everyone who has already donated. For those who haven’t yet, we encourage you to consider participating. We currently have 45 private bottles of Four Roses OESO available, with 23 donors so far — the odds are very much in play.

No donation is too small. Every $10 helps those in need this holiday season. Please ensure you post a screenshot of your donation receipt on the official raffle post so your entry is counted.”**
— Alan Myers, Benevolent Barrel Thief (November 20, 2022)

At the time of the update, the raffle had surpassed the halfway mark of its stated fundraising goal, with donor participation continuing to increase as the event approached its final day.

📰 Event Update — November 21, 2022

As the Benevolent Barrel Thief’s Arkansas Foodbank raffle entered its final day, Tyler Shinabery announced a surprise pop-up raffle designed to boost last-minute donations before the event closed.

**“Pop-Up Raffle Bottle. The prize is the Takara Black Japanese Release. Each $20 donated from now — 9:00 AM CST on November 21, 2022 — through event closing at 9:00 PM CST equals one ticket into a sub-raffle. Multiple entries are allowed in $20 increments.

At least ten members must donate a qualifying amount for the pop-up raffle to activate. All donations should continue to be posted in the main raffle thread.

We’re loving the initial push here — let’s pump these numbers up on the home stretch. Cheers, BBTS.”**
— Tyler Shinabery, Benevolent Barrel Thief (November 21, 2022)

The pop-up raffle introduced an additional incentive during the final hours of the event, encouraging continued participation while maintaining the primary raffle structure and donation verification process.

📰 Event Update — November 21, 2022

As the Benevolent Barrel Thief’s Arkansas Foodbank raffle entered its final hours, Tyler Shinabery issued a comprehensive summary outlining how donations translated into raffle eligibility across multiple prize tiers.

**“It’s the final push on our inaugural event. Here’s a quick summary of what your donation gets you.

Every $10 donated during the entire event qualifies for one ticket toward the Four Roses barrel. The purchase price post-event/randomizer will be $90 per bottle. We recognize this is an expensive bottle to start — if you’d like to donate but do not wish to purchase, simply note ‘No tickets’ with your screenshot.

Every $20 donated between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM today qualifies for one ticket into the pop-up raffle for Takara Black. We are also sweetening the pot with a free Four Roses bottle. A minimum of ten qualifying donors is required to activate this raffle.

Every $100 donated — whether as a single contribution or split between earlier and pop-up donation windows — earns one ticket into the Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof raffle. This raffle requires reaching the $2,500 fundraising goal to activate.

Unofficially, we are around $2,100 right now. Let’s get to $2,500 and unlock all prizes by 9:00 PM CST tonight. Thank you to everyone who has generously donated so far.”**
— Tyler Shinabery, Benevolent Barrel Thief (November 21, 2022)

At the time of the update, the fundraiser was approaching its stated goal, with multiple conditional raffles dependent on final donation totals before the event’s scheduled close.

📰 Event Update — November 21, 2022

As the Benevolent Barrel Thief’s Arkansas Foodbank raffle entered its final hour, Alan Myers announced that the fundraising goal had been surpassed, signaling a strong finish to the group’s inaugural charitable effort.

**“You all crushed the $2,500 goal — we’ve raised $3,000 so far and are heading into our final hour of fundraising. Don’t stop now.

Tyler Shinabery and I are incredibly thankful to everyone who has donated. Giving back is our ultimate goal, and we’re grateful to also be able to make sure there’s some great bourbon and whiskey to go around as well.”**
— Alan Myers, Benevolent Barrel Thief (November 21, 2022)

At the time of the update, the event had exceeded its original fundraising target, unlocking all conditional raffles and closing out the final hour with continued donor momentum.

🏁 Final Event Results — November 21, 2022

The Benevolent Barrel Thief’s inaugural charitable raffle in support of the Arkansas Foodbank concluded on the evening of November 21, 2022, successfully exceeding its original fundraising goal.

According to updates shared by event organizers, the raffle raised at least $3,000, surpassing the stated goal of $2,500 and unlocking all conditional prize raffles associated with higher donation tiers.

Key Outcomes

• Total funds raised: Approximately $3,000
• Primary beneficiary: Arkansas Foodbank
• Primary raffle barrel: Four Roses OESO
• Additional unlocked raffles:
  • Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof (for qualifying $100+ donors)
  • Takara Black Japanese Release (pop-up raffle during final hours)
• Retail partner: 107 Liquor (Sherwood, Arkansas)
• Bottle purchase price: $90 per bottle, with a portion of proceeds forwarded to the Arkansas Foodbank
• Maximum bottles per participant: Two

Post-Event Process

Following the event’s close:

• Donations were audited by the organizers
• Ticket lists were published for a review and correction window
• Randomizers were conducted publicly
• Winners were notified with instructions for payment and bottle collection

Closing Note

The event marked the first charitable initiative undertaken by the Benevolent Barrel Thief and established a framework for future community-driven fundraising efforts centered around transparency, compliance, and charitable impact.

By combining structured raffles, direct charitable donations, and clearly communicated rules, the group demonstrated how Arkansas’s bourbon community can contribute meaningfully to statewide causes while maintaining responsible practices.