United States securities and exchange commission logo January 6, 2023 Craig M. Hurlbert Co-Chief Executive Officer Local Bounti Corporation 400 W. Main St. Hamilton, MT 59840 Re: Local Bounti Corporation Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed December 30, 2022 File No. 333-269094 Dear Craig M. Hurlbert: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Benjamin Richie at 202-551-7857 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Industrial Applications and Services cc: Albert Vanderlaan