While supply chain resilience (SCRES) research typically focuses on preparedness and recovery phases (Okeagu et al., 2020), limited attention has been paid to the intermediate stagnation phase—when operations halt, yet recovery conditions are not in place (Drozdibob et al., 2022). This integrative review foregrounds stagnation as a distinct and critical stage within disaster-affected food supply chains (Serra & Sanchez-Jauregui, 2021; Poudel & Shaw, 2024). Drawing on both theoretical frameworks and empirical insights, the review introduces two core capabilities that influence stagnation responses: control capability, the ability to maintain or redirect flows and coordination during operational standstill; and recognition capability, the capacity to detect and interpret stagnation onset and trajectory. These are further examined across temporal progression (how stagnation is conceptualised over time) and spatial context (how cultural and institutional factors shape action). A systematic literature search is conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest, with a focus on peer-reviewed studies from 2015 onward, specifically within food and agricultural supply chains under disaster contexts. This review offers three key contributions: (1) theoretical framing of stagnation as a standalone phase in SCRES models; (2) the introduction of a dual-capability framework; and (3) contextual insights into how stagnation is managed across different systems. The findings provide a structured basis for future empirical research and practical guidance for disaster preparedness and policy design in volatile supply chain environments.