diff --git a/README b/README
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+++ b/README
@@ -27,3 +27,23 @@ DISTRO = "") and contains only emulated machine support.
 For information about OpenEmbedded, see the OpenEmbedded website:
     http://www.openembedded.org/
 
+Where to Send Patches
+=====================
+
+As Poky is an integration repository, patches against the various components
+should be sent to their respective upstreams.
+
+bitbake:
+    bitbake-devel@lists.openembedded.org
+
+meta-yocto:
+    poky@yoctoproject.org
+
+Most everything else should be sent to the OpenEmbedded Core mailing list.  If
+in doubt, check the oe-core git repository for the content you intend to modify.
+Before sending, be sure the patches apply cleanly to the current oe-core git
+repository.
+    openembedded-core@lists.openembedded.org
+
+Note: The scripts directory should be treated with extra care as it is a mix
+      of oe-core and poky-specific files.