In Taking A Small Step Toward Healthier Children, A Local Grocer Is Giving Fruit To Children Under The Age Of 12. Kroger’s In The Mid-Atlantic Region, Which Includes Kingsport And Johnson City, Have Set Up A Child-Size Display So Children Can Choose From Bananas, Apples, And Other Citrus Items. Kroger Officials Hope Parents Will Take Advantage Of The Free Fruit To Talk With Their Children About The Importance Of Healthy Eating At An Early Age.