dearth (n)

There is a dearth of money in my bank account. I can’t afford a new car.
The drought led to a dearth of crops, causing food shortages in the region.
The economic recession resulted in a dearth of job opportunities for recent graduates.
The library faced a dearth of new books due to budget constraints.
The community garden was established to address the dearth of fresh produce in the neighborhood.